HC Deb 11 April 1938 vol 334 c769W
Mr. R. Robinson

asked the Prime Minister what proportion of the cost of the observation scheme on the Spanish-Portuguese frontier is borne by the Portuguese Government; and what proportion by His Majesty's Government?

Mr. Butler

The cost of the observation scheme on the Portuguese-Spanish frontier is, by a special agreement between His Majesty's Government and the Portuguese Government, borne solely by these two Governments; and the Portuguese Government contribute 20 per cent. of this expenditure.