HC Deb 17 January 1967 vol 739 cc22-3W
Mr. Temple

asked the Secretary of State for Defence in which part of the United Kingdom troops returning from the British Army of the Rhine will be stationed.

Mr. Reynolds

Until the extent of any withdrawal is known, I am unable to say what accommodation will be required.

Mr. Temple

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost of rehousing and providing training facilities and airfields for British service personnel who will be brought back to the United Kingdom from the British Army of the Rhine as a result of Government policy; and whether this move will result in an increased or decreased cost to the Revenue per annum.

Mr. Reynolds

As my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs explained to the House on 12th December last, Her Majesty's Government have not taken any decision to bring back troops from Germany to this country pending further discussion with our allies. Until we know the number of troops, if any, which might have to be withdrawn, I cannot give the hon. Member the estimates he seeks.