§ Mr. E. Wakefieldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the cost, for the year 1950–51, of the establishment maintained by his Department at Bahrein; and what were the comparable figures for the year 1946–47.
§ Mr. NuttingThe net cost to the Foreign Service Vote of maintaining the establishment at Bahrein for the year 1950–51 was approximately£54,500. The comparable figure for 1946–47 when the post was maintained by the Government of India was approximately£56,500.