§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence how many personnel the Royal Navy will be contributing towards the running of the communications facility on Diego Garcia.
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§ Mr. KirkThe number of Royal Navy personnel to be employed in the communications facility on Diego Garcia is currently being discussed between the Ministry of Defence and the United States Navy.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence what rôle he intends for the Royal Navy personnel at Diego Garcia, in the light of the fact that the United States Government is bearing the total cost.
§ Mr. KirkDetails of the posts which will be filled by Royal Navy personnel have not been finalised, but they will be concerned with the running and support of the communications facility when it becomes operational.