HC Deb 08 November 1966 vol 735 cc262-3W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of maintaining the British bases in Cyprus.

Mr. Healey

The approximate annual budgetary cost of the forces and installations in Cyprus is £30 million.

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many local civilians are employed at the British bases in Cyprus.

Mr. Reynolds

About 7,000.

Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the strength of the Army and the Royal Air Force in Cyprus.

Mr. Reynolds

About 4,900 and 5,800 respectively.

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