British Army of the Rhine

HC Deb 13 November 1984 vol 67 c228W

Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current cost of maintaining the British Army of the Rhine; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

As stated in table 2.3 in volume II the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1984", the cost of the British Army of the Rhine is estimated to be some £1,796 million in 1984–85 at 1984–85 Estimates prices.