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Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 April 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 April 2007. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Footwear

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the monthly expenditure on footwear for members of the armed forces was in (a) 1999 and (b) 2006; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

[holding answer 24 April 2007]: The current five-year enabling arrangement for supplying footwear to the armed forces was awarded in 2004. The estimated value of the contract is between £8 million and £9 million per year.The information prior to 2004 is not held centrally and could be provided at only disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133468; 459 c1457W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Armed forces Footwear Uniforms
Link
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