§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will inquire into the incident in Rio de Janeiro involving the frigate HMS "Danae" and the escaped prisoner Mr. Ronald Biggs; and if he will issue guidance to naval captains as to the conduct of ships visiting foreign ports.
§ Mr. DuffyI refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemsworth (Mr.
210Won 31st March 1977, 31st December 1976, 30th September 1976, 30th June 1976 and 31st March 1976, respectively.
§ Mr. Robert BrownThe figures were:
Non Regular Permanent Staff Part-time Members 31st March 1976 1,528 6,137 30th June 1976 1,521 6,171 30th September 1976 1,581 6,039 31st December 1976 1,632 5,984 31st March 1977 1,669 5,962