Embassies (Moscow and Paris)

HC Deb 05 June 1984 vol 61 cc137-8W

Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total cost in each case of running the British embassies in Moscow and Paris for the most recent year; how many staff work at each; and if he will break down the figures by departments.

Mr. Whitney

The cost to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Vote of the British embassies in Moscow and Paris during the financial year 1982–83 amounted to £2.2 million and £4.9 million, respectively.

Mr. MacGregor

Export restitutions are already available for cow beef exported from the Community. We shall continue to urge that these be kept at appropriate levels.