HC Deb 08 May 1967 vol 746 cc161-2W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sums were outstanding on 31st March in respect of payments due from the Federal German Government under the Anglo-German Offset Agreement which terminated on that date; whether such sums had been deposited in London; and what provision exists to carry them forward to count towards the new Tripartite Offset Agreement for 1967–68.

Mr. Callaghan

Due to the amount of detailed work involved, full information about accountable payments in respect of the Anglo-German Offset Agreement which terminated on 31st March 1967 will not be available before 15th June.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the precise target figures for offsetting payments by the German Government for the defence and civil sectors, respectively, fixed in the Tripartite Offset Agreement to occur during the current financial year.

Mr. Callaghan

I would refer the hon. Member to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of the Anglo-German Offset Agreement, which will be published shortly and a copy of which has been placed in the Library.