The Royal Navy

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:22 pm on 3 March 1988.

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Photo of Mr John Wilkinson Mr John Wilkinson , Ruislip - Northwood 4:22, 3 March 1988

Is the hon. Member suggesting that the Royal Navy should deny itself the right of free passage in international waters just because of the risk of accident, collision or some other eventuality? Surely it is necessary that the navies of the free world should exercise their fundamental right in international waters?