HC Deb 19 February 1946 vol 419 cc192-3W
Sir P. Macdonald

asked the Secretary of State for War the present annual cost of providing the garrison in Bermuda; and whether consideration can be given to a reduction of this cost by placing a greater responsibility upon Bermuda itself to provide a large part of its own garrison forces.

Mr. Bellenger

The approximate net cost to Army Funds of the British troops and local forces in Bermuda during the current financial year is estimated at some£ 200,000. A large part of the present garrison consists of local forces. The size and composition of the future garrison of Bermuda is under consideration. The possibility of the Government of Bermuda bearing a greater proportion of the total cost is being considered at the same time.

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