HC Deb 14 November 1985 vol 86 cc232-3W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Prime Minister what is the direct and indirect cost of United Kingdom membership of COCOM; and how many staff in total, from each Ministry, are involved in its operation.

The Prime Minister

The United Kingdom's contribution to the COCOM budget this financial year will be about £97,000. Time spent by officials on COCOM is equivalent to 63 full-time staff as follows:

Numbers
DTI 31
MoD 15
Her Majesty's Customs 11
FCO 6

The indirect cost of United Kingdom membership is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.