§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost to public funds of the family-only air-letters available for the service personnel in the Falkland Islands and on Ascension Island; and if he will list any proposals he has for any changes in this service in the future.
§ Mr. FreemanThe cost to public funds of the free air-letter service to and from the Falklands and Ascension Islands was approximately £173,000 in 1986–87. All allowances and concessions are subject to periodic review. No decision has been taken to change this concession.