HC Deb 27 October 1952 vol 505 cc169-70W
80. Sir H. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why we are spending £1,222,780 on diplomatic and allied services in the United States of America.

Mr. Nutting

The Select Committee on Estimates examined the Foreign Service expenditure in detail last year, and I would refer my hon. Friend to the Seventh Report from that Committee. Since then there has been a saving of £15,000 due to reductions in staff.

Sir H. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why we are spending £314,500 on diplomatic and allied services in Egypt.

Mr. Nutting

The Select Committee on Estimates examined the Foreign Service expenditure in detail last year, and I would refer my hon. Friend to the Seventh Report from that Committee. Since then there has been an increase of £24,000 due to increased allowances to meet a rise in the cost of living.