§ 38. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of State for Defence why, during the current and future removal of British troops and their personal belongings from Malta, the other ranks are not being given the same degree of priority and opportunity for removing their personal effects as the officers.
§ Lord BalnielAll ranks have been given the same additional allowance for the shipment to the United Kingdom of their personal family belongings plus free shipment of a car. I am not aware that any discrimination in the priority for shipment has occurred. If the hon. Member has any information to the contrary and will let me have full details, I will willingly look into the matter.
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§ Mr. John D. Grantasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the estimated value of the installations, quarters and equipment which Her Majesty's Government will leave behind in Malta; and what compensation is anticipated.
§ Lord BalnielThese matters are being kept under constant review against the background of current discussions.