HC Deb 08 May 1963 vol 677 c51W
4. Mr. Hilton

asked the Secretary of State for Air what was the cost of constructing the Thor missile bases at Felt-well and North Pickenham in Norfolk; what was the cost of installing and maintaining the missiles; and on what date the missiles will be dismantled and moved from these bases.

Mr. H. Fraser

These two bases cost about £1.2 million to construct. The missile installation costs were borne by the United States Government. The annual maintenance cost of the two bases was about £0.5 million. Their rundown will be completed by the end of this year.