HC Deb 16 February 1970 vol 796 cc29-30W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the approximate cost of the police guard provided for the personal protection of the Springbok football team; and whether this is a charge on public funds.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

The total cost was £2,466. Most of the officers were on normal duty and the additional cost to the police was £164, which was met from public funds.