§ Mr. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many vehicles, and of what types, were hired from the Zambian Government for use by the Royal Air Force force while stationed in Zambia; what was the hire charge per day for each type; and what was the total cost for such hirings.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesForty-four in all: 20 3-tonners and 24 light vehicles. In addition one passenger coach was hired from a contractor.
It is not the usual practice to disclose individual hire charges. As for the total cost, no final figure can yet be given. Some bills are still being discussed with the Zambian Government, and some are still awaited.