§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Defence what units of the Royal Navy are at present stationed in the Mediterranean area; and for what purposes.
§ Mr. SpeedHMS "Intrepid" and a task group of three frigates and afloat support are currently deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. They are conducting exercises and will be making a series of port visits. A fourth frigate is undertaking routine weapon training and port visits in the Western Mediterranean.