HC Deb 28 November 1969 vol 792 cc177-8W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make it a further condition of the recent offer he made to the West Germans of an extra 5,000 troops being supplied, on condition that the Germans meet the foreign exchange costs involved, that no additional costs will fall upon British public funds; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. George Thomson

In the context of N.A.T.O.s discussions of remedial measures following Canada's recent decision to withdraw some of her forces from Europe, a proposal has been made that the United Kingdom should return Six Brigade to the Federal Republic of Germany. Discussion with our allies on

Deceased or Retired Member Accommodation Allotted Present Occupant
Lady Megan Lloyd George Desk in Room 206, 1 Bridge Street Mr. Judd
Mr. A. Garrow Desk in Room 6, Upper Committee Corridor (South) Mr. A. J. Shaw
Mr. R. M. Davies Desk in Room 4, 54 Parliament Street Vacant
Mr. B. Floud Desk in Room 6, Upper Committee Corridor (South) Mr. Montgomery
Mr. C. Rowland Desk in West Cloisters Mr. A. Faulds
Mr. W. O. J. Robinson Desk in West Cloisters Dr. Bray
Mr. Walter Loveys Desk in Room 3, First Floor, 7 Old Palace Yard Mr. N. Fisher
Mr. H. Howarth Desk in Room 80, Upper Committee Corridor Mr. T. Swain

This list includes only desks in desk room, i.e. rooms with more than two desks in them.

Other Members who have died or retired did not have a desk.

Dr. Winstanley

asked the Lord President of the Council how many Members' desks in single or double rooms are at present unoccupied.

Mr. Peart

None.

Dr. Winstanley

asked the Lord President of the Council which desk in which

this proposal is continuing. It would be premature to make any statement.