Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what effect "Options for Change" will have with regard to the five-power defence arrangement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonHer Majesty's Government remain committed to the five-power defence arrangements as a useful source of security for friendly nations in south-east Asia and it is intended that, subject to availability of resources, the active participation of all three services in FPDA exercises will continue.