§ Mr. Croninasked the Minister of State for Defence what discussions have taken place between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Australia with regard to increasing the frequency and duration of exercises and visits by British warships in the Indian Ocean.
§ Mr. KirkWe keep in close touch with the Australian authorities over the deployment of our naval forces East of Suez. Every opportunity will be taken to co-ordinate naval deployments and exercises with the Royal Australian Navy.