§ 88. Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what were the foreign exchange costs of overseas forces in manpower, officers and other ranks in pay and all additional costs since 16th October, 1964; and what was the percentage compared with other costs.
§ Mr. Mason:Figures are not readily available except for 1966/67 and the current financial year. The figures for foreign exchange costs of U.K. personnel overseas, covering conversions of pay and allowances are estimated as follows:—
1966/67 £113 million 1967/68 £100 million Expressed as a percentage of the Defence Budget are 5 per cent. and 4.5 per cent. respectively.