HC Deb 24 January 1986 vol 90 cc330-1W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has as to the number of American service men's families living in the United Kingdom away from their bases; and if he wil make a statement.

Mr. Lee

There are currently about 26,000 dependants of United States service men living in the United Kingdom. It is estimated that about 55 per cent. of families live away from the bases.