HC Deb 12 November 1976 vol 919 c280W
Mr. John Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the result of discussions held with the Maldivian Government about the future of the Anglo, Maldivian Agreement of 1965; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luard

As a result of discussions held in Male in early October. the Anglo-Maldivian Agreement of 1965 was terminated on 7th October. The RAF with drew from Gan on 29th March. We no longer enjoy any defence facilities in the Republic of Maldives.