HC Deb 13 February 1967 vol 741 cc31-2W
Mr. Macdonald

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether a reply has been received from the British High Commission in Australia concern-

A. BARRACKS—PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY
1964–65 1965–66 1966–67
United Kingdom Overseas United Kingdom Overseas United Kingdom Overseas
Number of projects … … 24 19 23 6 22 14
Numbers accommodated … … 7,230 1,454 9,965 3,025 12,109 6,045
B.MARRIED QUARTERS—COMPLETIONS—UNITED KINGDOM
1964–65 1965–66 1966–67(to 31st December,1966)
Number of houses … … 3,631 3,668 3,661

ing possible help from the British Government following the recent bush fires in Tasmania; and what form the help will take.

Mr. George Thomas

After consultation with the Australian Minister who is co-ordinating Federal Assistance, our High Commissioner has recommended that a cash contribution to the Governor of Tasmania's Relief Fund would be most appropriate. I am happy to inform the House that a contribution of £20,000 has been made to that fund.