§ 18. Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on British relations with the Sultanate of Oman.
§ Mr. EnnalsBritain has close political and economic relations with Oman. Within our resources we are assisting the Sultan's forces against the Dhofar rebels who threaten the security of both Oman and the Gulf. We provide technical assistance for Oman's extensive domestic development programme.