HC Deb 12 June 1974 vol 874 c572W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defense whether the use of Simons town or other ports in the Republic of South Africa are forbidden to vessels of the Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary engaged on or proceeding to or from the blockade of Beira.

Mr. Judd

It is not the practice to give operational details of the Beira patrol.