§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Defence, in view of the increased responsibility for the security of the sea route round the Cane of Good Hope given by Her Majesty's Government to the South African Navy, to what extent he has consulted the South African authorities on ways in which the United Kingdom should assist in plans to strengthen their sea defences.
§ Mr. HealeyThe arrangements for liaison with the South African Navy, following the withdrawal of the Commander-in-Chief, South Atlantic, were explained to the House by the then Under Secretary of State for the Royal Navy on 8th February, 1967. I have nothing to add to his statement.—[Vol. 740, c. 1618.]