Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What were the amounts paid to the Canadian Government in each financial year from 1993-94 onwards for Royal Air Force use of the facilities at Goose Bay, Labrador; what are the estimated total payments for financial years 1996-97 and 1997-98; what was the breakdown for each year into (a) dedicated costs and (b) the United Kingdom share of common costs; and what exchange rate was applicable in each year. - Includes table.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the amounts paid to the Canadian Government in each financial year from 1993-94 onwards for Royal Air Force use of the facilities at Goose bay, Labrador; what are the estimated total payments for financial years 1996-97 and 1997-98; what was the breakdown for each year into (a) dedicated costs and (b) the United Kingdom share of common costs; and what exchange rate was applicable for each year. [17990] Mr. Soames: For financial years 1993-94 to 1996-97 the breakdown is as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Financial year 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 {1}1996-97 Dedicated costs (£ million) 6.885 5.049 4.578 4.402 Common costs (£ million) 7.517 7.022 6.632 4.137 Total contribution payable 14.402 12.071 11.210 8.539 to Canada (£ million) Exchange rate £ = C$1.96 C$2.13 C$2.14 C$2.14 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Estimates. Figures shown are based on bills and estimates presented by the Canadian Government. We expect our overall costs at Goose bay to reduce slightly in financial year 1997-98.

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