HC Deb 30 January 1968 vol 757 c250W
Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received on the effect of the Beira blockade in preventing the flow of oil to Rhodesia; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. George Thomas

All of the reports which we have received about the Beira Patrol confirm the reply given on 8th November by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence to Questions by my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth, West (Mr. Judd) and the hon. Member for St. Albans (Mr. Goodhew).—[Vol. 753, c. 1019–20.]