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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2007. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 5 July 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army Board: Expenditure

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what expenses incurred by partners of members of the Army Board may be claimed for from his Department; and how much was spent on those expenses in 2006, broken down by type.
Answer

Spouses may, exceptionally, accompany Service personnel and civil servants to official functions or events in the UK or overseas, where there is a clear public interest in doing so.In 2006, a total of £12,769.83 was paid by the Department for air travel relating to attendance at official representational events overseas by spouses of the non-ministerial members of the Army Board. No other expenses were incurred.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130547; 462 c1131-2W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Expenditure Army Board
Link
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