HC Deb 25 February 1966 vol 725 c153W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the annual grant paid by his Department to assist in the upkeep of the Royal United Services Institution.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

As the Minister of Defence stated in reply to a Question on 4th December, 1963, the annual grant paid to the Institution is £4,000 for the five years 1962–63 to 1966–67 inclusive.

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the annual grant to the Royal United Services Institution will continue to be paid after 1st April, 1966.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

The final payment under the present five-year agreement will be made in April 1966. The payment of a grant to the Royal United Services Institution in subsequent years is now the subject of discussion with the Institution.