HC Deb 22 January 1986 vol 90 cc181-2W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the nationalities and numbers of those rescued from South Yemen by the Royal Navy.

Mr. Eggar

The total number of persons rescued so far by the Royal Navy is 674. Apart from British citizens these comprised nationals of the following countries:

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Argentina
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • Denmark
  • East Germany
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • France
  • Guyana
  • India
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Italy
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Somalia
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Thailand
  • West Germany
  • Yemen Arab Republic
  • Yugoslavia