§ Mr. Willie W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the latest estimated cost of the Falkland Islands commitment in each of the next three years.
§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the projected expenditure on the defence of the Falkland Islands for each of the next 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyAs announced in "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1985–86 to 1987–88" (Cmnd. 9428), the provision for Falklands costs included in the defence budget is £552 million in 1985–86, £450 million in 1986–87 and £300 million in 1987–88. Funding thereafter will be determined during future public expenditure surveys.