HC Deb 16 December 1966 vol 738 c167W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the net cost to the United Kingdom balance of payments of British troops in Germany after allowing for offset payments already received from the Federal Republic or due to be received before 31st March, 1967, during the current financial year; and what is his latest estimate of the gross foreign exchange costs of the British Army of the Rhine in 1967–68.

Mr. Diamond

On the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the right hon. Member for Kingston-upon-Thames (Mr. Boyd-Carpenter) on 14th December.—[Vol. 738, c.106–7.] On the second part, I am not yet in a position to make a considered forecast, but the substantial administrative economies to which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster referred on 12th December are being put into effect.—[Vol. 738, c. 44.]