§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many foreign and military personnel are based in the United Kingdom; and if any increase in the number requires the prior consent of his Department.
§ Mr. StanleyThere are some 30,000 foreign military personnel based in the United Kingdom. Most of these are members of the United States armed forces. The basing of additional United States units in the United Kingdom would require the Government's prior approval.