Polaris Base, Holy Loch

HC Deb 06 December 1962 vol 668 c226W

Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what expenditure the Admiralty has incurred in connection with the Polaris base at Holy Loch from the date of its establishment to 30th November, 1962.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The expenditure incurred is estimated at £486,000, of which £376,000 has already been repaid by the United States Authorities.