§ Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many courtesy visits have been made by British warships, including Royal Fleet Auxiliaries, to ports in Syria, Lebanon and Israel since 1977.
§ Mr. WigginSince 1977, 13 courtesy visits have been paid to Israeli ports by British warships, some of which were escorted by Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. One visit was made to Syria in 1979. There have been no visits to the Lebanon during this period.