§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the transfer to the Maltese Government of the military equipment held by Maltese units formerly part of the British Army.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourOn 1st October, 1970, the Maltese Government assumed responsibility for certain units which until then had formed part of the British Army. The equipment held at that date by the units concerned, valued at £244,000 was left in their possession. The Government have agreed to this equipment being transferred, without charge, to the Maltese Government.