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COST OF ISLANDS TO HNG?

Defence costs now going down as Mount Pleasant

Airport (MPA) has become fully operational.

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If pressed: Defence costs 1985/6 £397 million; 1986/7 £234 million (planned); 1987/8 £140 million (planned).

Cost of airport (when finished £317 million) should be offset against savings on the cost of the

The airfield also allows greater

airbridge.

flexibility on force levels.