HC Deb 26 November 2001 vol 375 c671W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been received from the US authorities towards the costs of MOD police activities in the financial year 2000–01. [17971]

Dr. Moonie

The financial arrangements governing the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) presence at Ministry of Defence establishments made available to the US are covered by a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and US Governments.

The total amount received from the US authorities towards the cost of MDP policing bases made available to the US authorities during the financial year 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2001 was £5.497 million.