West European Defence (Financial Commitments)

79 and 80.

Mr. Swingler
asked the Minister of Defence (1) when, as a result of understandings reached at the London Conference, it is expected that the local expenditure of British Forces in Germany will have to be met from Service votes;(2) what is the annual rate of local expenditure of British Forces in Germany which is at present met by the Federal Republic.

Mr. H. Macmillan
I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made today.