HC Deb 05 July 1977 vol 934 cc523-4W
40. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to announce an offset agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany on exchange costs of the BAOR.

Mr. Judd

As my right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary told the House on 25th of April, negotiations are being acively pursued with the Federal Govern- ment on the question of a new offset agreement. I cannot predict when an announcement may be made, but, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House on 25th of January, both Governments are confident that we shall reach a satisfactory conclusion.

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