HC Deb 29 May 1963 vol 678 cc131-2W
Mrs. Castle

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many British personnel are at present stationed at the Simonstown naval base in South Africa; and in what capacity they are serving.

Mr. Hay

The following Naval and U.K. based civilian staff are at present serving at the Naval Base Simonstown:

Staff of Commander-in-Chief South Atlantic and South America

Naval

  • 12 Officers R.N.
  • 1 Officer R.M.
  • 27 Ratings.
  • 6 Other Ranks R.M.

Civilian

  • 3 Clerical Officers.

W/T Station (Cape South)

  • 18 Ratings.

Naval Base Communications Centre

  • 6 Officers R.N.
  • 44 Ratings.

Seconded to Simonstown Dockyard

  • (Union Government)
  • 1 Foreman of Yard (non industrial).
  • 1 Laboratoryman (industrial).

Mrs. Castle

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what has been the cost to date to Her Majesty's Government of re-providing accommodation for naval personnel at the Simonstown naval base, under subsection (2) of Annex E of the agreement relating to the transfer of the Simonstown naval base, set out in Command Paper 9520.

Mr. Hay

About £100,000, less the sums recovered from the occupants.

Mrs. Castle

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what has been the cost to date to Her Majesty's Government of accommodation leased by the South African Government under subsection 4 of Annex E of the Simonstown Agreement.

Mr. Hay

The only accommodation so leased consists of married quarters for ratings. The rent paid to the South African Government is recovered from the tenants.