HC Deb 20 December 1982 vol 34 cc411-2W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current cost to the United Kingdom of the Ascension Island Wideawake airfield base together with such costs as are conveniently available for the periods April to October 1981 and April to October 1982, respectively.

Mr. Blaker

Under the terms of the 1962 exchange of notes concerning the use of the airfield at Wideawake in Ascension Island by aircraft of the Royal Air Force (Cmnd. 1869) the United Kingdom is obliged to reimburse the United States Government only for any readily identifiable additional costs arising out of our use of the airfield. The costs for the periods referred to by the hon. Member are not conveniently available.