§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the total overseas exchange costs of all British forces in Germany and the net cost after offsetting expenditure in the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe estimated foreign exchange cost of British forces in Germany in 1989–90 is £1,331 million. While no direct offset payments have been made by the Federal Republic of Germany since 1980, property and certain public services continue to be provided free of charge along with some tax and duty concessions.