Libya (Hansard, 8 November 1966)

HC Deb 08 November 1966 vol 735 c263W 263W

§ Captain Kerby
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many local civilians are employed in the British bases in Libya.

§ Mr. Reynolds
About 1,200.

§ Captain Kerby
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of maintaining the military presence in Libya.

§ Mr. Healey
The approximate annual budgetary cost of the forces and installations in Libya is £5 million.

§ Captain Kerby
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the strength of the Army in the British bases in Libya.

§ Mr. Reynolds
About 1,000.