§ 66. Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has made to Saudi Arabia following the decision to replace British pilots and mechanics in the Saudi air force with Pakistani personnel unfamiliar with its British equipment.
§ Mr. William RodgersA number of contracts were placed with British firms for equipment and work for the Saudi Arabian Government as an interim measure separate from the main Air Defence Scheme. One of these, covering some technical and training facilities, has recently come to an end and the Saudi Arabian Government have decided to make other arrangements. This decision was entirely one for the Saudi Arabian Government. The contracts entrusted to the British firms for the new air defence system are unaffected and are proceeding in to programme.