§ 52. Sir Anthony Buckasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the implications for United States-United Kingdom relations of the amount of money spent on goods and services by United States forces in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. EggarUnited States forces spend an estimated £600 million on goods and services in the United Kingdom. In addition, as my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence made clear on 13 May, the defence of this country depends on our NATO allies and in particular the United States.