Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much of its personnel budget for each financial year since 1997-98 the Defence Transport and Movements Agency spent in Scotland (a) in monetary terms and (b) as a percentage of the total personnel budget for that year; how many personnel were employed in Scotland in each case; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much of its personnel budget for each financial year since 1997-98 the Defence Transport and Movements Agency spent in Scotland (a) in monetary terms and (b) as a percentage of the total personnel budget for that year; how many personnel were employed in Scotland in each case; and if he will make a statement. [215449] Mr. Ingram: The Defence Transport and Movements Agency (DTMA) formed in April 1999. None of its personnel was employed in Scotland during financial years 1999-2000 to 2003-04. During the current financial year 2004-05 around 20 personnel have been employed in Scotland, amounting to an estimated cost of £690,000, which is about 4.5 per cent. of the total personnel budget for DTMA.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1737W;432 c1732-3W; 215449
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Executive agencies Expenditure Staff Scotland Defence agencies Defence Transport and Movements Agency
Contains statistics: Yes
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