HC Deb 20 March 1979 vol 964 cc527-8W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, South on 9 March regarding United Kingdom oil installations for naval use on a contingency basis in South Africa, if he will confirm his intention to maintain these British installations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mulley

The requirement for contingency stocks is kept under review in the light of the afloat support capacity provided by Royal Navy auxiliaries.

Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, further to his answer to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, South on 9 March regarding United Kingdom oil installations in South Africa, where these oil stocks are held; how much there is; what is the annual cost of maintaining these installations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mulley

It is not the practice to give details of stocks which are held in various locations for use by Her Majesty's forces as part of contingency planning.