SECRET
UK EYES 'A'
CHIEF
SECRETARY TO THE TREASU
5. Fourth, the further examination of possible economies in the
support costs of the garrison to be completed by the end of this
month should not in any way pre-empt the continuing search in a
longer timescale for additional savings in garrison costs which
would be of benefit to both contributing countries.
6. Finally, on the length of the agreement, I think the period
should be for five years initially and the possibility of extension
to 7 years should be determined by mutual agreement towards the end
of the initial period in the light of the circumstances at the time.
7. I am sending copies of this minute to the Defence Secretary,
to the other members of OPD and to Sir John Hunt.
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6 November 1975