Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many UK personnel are stationed at HMS Mauritius; and at what annual cost in the last five years.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many UK personnel are stationed at HMS Mauritius; and at what annual cost in the last five years. [100892] Mr. Mike O'Brien: HMS Mauritius was a Royal Navy Communications Centre in Mauritius. It was established under an Agreement on Mutual Defence and Assistance that came into force on 12 March 1968 when Mauritius became independent. HMS Mauritius closed at the end of March 1976 and all personnel were withdrawn.

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