§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 2 February,Official Report, column 858, what works under the bilateral cost-sharing agreement are being carried out at each of the named locations; how much money was owed by the United States Government under this agreement on (a) 31 March 1992 and (b) 31 March 1993; what percentage of the annual expenditure under this agreement this figure represented on both dates, excluding administration costs; and which agency is responsible for carrying out the works and for collecting the debts under this arrangement.
§ Mr. SoamesWorks being carried out at the locations named in my previous answer cover operation and maintenance, minor and major projects. Bills with the US Government for payment amounted to £ 12,200,00 on 31 March 1992 and £7,040,000 on 31 March 1993 representing 13.5 per cent. and 8.7 per cent. respectively of the annual expenditure on US works under the agreement. The Ministry of Defence, defence works services—United States forces—is responsible for carrying out work under the cost-sharing agreement, and for managing the associated financial arrangements.