Occupation Costs

40.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what agreement has been reached with the West German Government on the subject of occupation costs after 1st July next, when the present arrangements expire.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd
If the hon. and gallant Member will repeat his Question in a few days' time I hope to be able to give him a definite answer.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton
Does that mean that between 1st July and a few days' time the position is left absolutely open, that no arangements have been made and that a vacuum has been created as a result of the Government's indecision?

Mr. Lloyd
I should be grateful if the hon. and gallant Member would wait for a few days.