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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 26 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 November 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Departmental Public Expenditure

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the winter supplementary estimates HC 29, for what reasons he plans to transfer £455 million from capital departmental expenditure limit (DEL) to resource DEL; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The requested transfer of £455 million from Capital to Resource DEL reflects forecast actual spending patterns in the Department's operating costs, such as increased fuel prices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
468 c837W; 169358
Session
2007-08
Related items
Subjects
Public expenditure Ministry of Defence Departmental expenditure limits
Link
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