§ Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much money will be saved gross per year by withdrawing our forces from Aden and ceasing to maintain a base there, no account being taken of other expenditure which may be incurred by Her Majesty's Government thereafter for the assistance of the South Arabian territories.
§ Mr. HealeyAbout £15 million a year will be saved in foreign exchange. I am also taking account of the redevelopment from Aden in planning the future size and shape of the forces as a whole.