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Written question asked by Lord Elis-Thomas (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 December 1987. It was answered by David Mellor (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 December 1987 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Untitled Written question

Question
Whether USA used base at Diego Garcia to reinforce its armed forces in the Gulf prior to August & if US minesweeper helicopters are permanently based on Diego Garcia. - Not our usual practice to comment upon details of operations by US forces.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124 c629W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Helicopters Navy USA Diego Garcia Minesweepers