HC Deb 09 July 1962 vol 662 cc109-10W
Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Defence what is the total number of wives, children and other relatives of members of the British forces in Germany now living in Germany; and what arrangements have been made for their evacuation in case of emergency.

Mr. Watkinson

I do not think this is necessary. Details of all the more recent schemes are available in published documents. If the hon. and gallant Members wants information on the earlier schemes I am sure my right hon. Friends the Service Ministers will be happy to assist him.

Commander Pursey

asked the Minister of Defence if he will give the numbers employed in the Navy, Army and Air Force pensions offices, respectively, and the total, the annual cost of each of these establishments and the total, and the approximate saving which would be effected if there were one pension rate for each grade for the same period of pensionable service, irrespective of the date of discharge from Navy, Army and Air Force.

Mr. Watkinson

The information asked for is as follows:

Mr. Watkinson

The three Services are responsible for about 21,000 wives and 33,000 children in Germany. Arrangements exist for their evacuation from exposed areas in case of emergency.