§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what support the Royal Navy is giving the United States of America in its efforts to build up a stronger naval presence in the West Indian Ocean and the Gulf.
§ Mr. DuffyWe keep in close touch with the American Government on all matters of mutual concern in the region but the United States naval presence, is of course a matter for the United States authorities. The Royal Navy deploys groups of ships to the area from time to time.