HC Deb 10 June 1974 vol 874 c429W
Mr. Andrew Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy not to seek to use the Cape Verde Islands for military purposes.

Miss Joan Lestor

As the hon. Member will be aware, the Secretary of State for Defence is at present undertaking a review of all our defence commitments and capabilities, and I cannot prejudge the outcome at this stage.