Michael Bell
Question:121 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Defence the current expenditure on Defence capital equipment and stores as a percentage of total military expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4080/97]
Written Answers. - Departmental Costs.
The amount provided in this year's Defence Estimate for various types of equipment, transport and buildings comes to about £61 million which is 16 per cent of estimated military expenditure. The main headings under which this money will be expended are as follows:
|
Subhead |
Amount |
|
£m |
|
|
V — Buildings |
14.460 |
|
H — Aircraft |
12.275 |
|
J — Ships and Naval Stores |
9.135 |
|
K — General Stores |
6.015 |
|
G — Defensive Equipment |
5.854 |
|
I — Mechanical Transport |
5.345 |
|
N — Clothing |
4.400 |
|
M — Office Machinery and Other Office Supplies |
2.165 |