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Merchant Ships, Indian Ocean (Escort)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 June 1964.

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Photo of Commander Anthony Courtney Commander Anthony Courtney , Harrow East 12:00, 10 June 1964

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied that sufficient warships are available to provide escorts for Commonwealth merchant ships sailing in convoy in the Indian Ocean, should this become necessary as a result of a deteriorating political situation; and if he will make a statement.

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