§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contribution is made annually by the residents of (a) the Channel Islands and (b) the Isle of Man to the United Kingdom defence budget.
§ Mr. BrittanI have been asked to reply.
The Channel Islands make no contribution. The Isle of Man contribution towards the cost of common services and defence is estimated at £806,000 for 1981–82. The level of the contribution for 1982–83 has yet to be determined.