§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what assistance military personnel have given to the refurbishment of the church on South Georgia;
(2) what funds are available for a grant towards the replacement of the windows and painting of the church in South Georgia.
§ Mr. HanleyThe work to refurbish the church at Grytviken, South Georgia was undertaken by tradesmen of the Royal Engineers who are part of the Falkland Islands field squadron. It was undertaken under the standard rules for military aid to the civil community and no charge was therefore raised for labour. No grant was available to defray the costs of materials used in the refurbishment—£3,100—nor was this sum provided from the defence budget.