United States Rights and Facilities

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ascension Island – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 November 1965.

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Photo of Mr Anthony Greenwood Mr Anthony Greenwood , Rossendale 12:00, 4 November 1965

There is certainly no erosion of British sovereign rights. This is entirely a matter with the treaty and the agreement which has been reached. Some slight prosperity accrues to the people of Ascension Island from these facilities.