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Additionally, noble Lords ought to be aware, and I think some are, that the United States is responsible for the operating costs of the base. I have heard it said a couple of times in this debate—including, I think, by the noble Lord, Lord Hannan; he will forgive me if he did not—that we are paying, and the United States gets the benefit. Actually, the United States contributes far more than we do, because it is responsible for the operating costs, which are considerable.