HC Deb 30 June 1967 vol 749 cc156-7W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why British troops were recently forbidden to use heavy weapons against terrorists in Aden; why British tanks and armoured vehicles have been withdrawn from Aden while British troops are still engaged there; and what steps he is taking to ensure that British lives are not further endangered by restrictions and delays imposed on British officers and men engaged on counter-terrorist duties.

Mr. Healey

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to similar Questions on 29th June. The armoured vehicles now in Aden are adequate for the support of internal security operation there.—[Vol. 749, c.128.]

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