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Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 November 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of the land forces equipment budget was allocated to aviation in the latest period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The percentage of the land equipment budget which has been allocated to aviation for the period 2008-09 to 2018-19 is 38 per cent.This figure is the percentage of the core programme budgeted expenditure for aircraft platforms and equipments used primarily in support of land forces; and those platforms where there is a shared service element.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c413W;501 c413-4W; 302095
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Defence Aviation Army Defence equipment Procurement
Link
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