Written question asked by Lord Lawson of Blaby (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Monday, 25 January 2010.

Armed Forces: Costs

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the gross cost to the United Kingdom taxpayer of the British military presence in (a) Afghanistan, (b) Iraq, (c) Falkland Islands, (d) Northern Ireland and (e) Cyprus in each of the most recent three financial years; and what is the budgeted expenditure for the current year.

Answer: I refer the noble Lord to the Answers given to the noble Lord Marlesford on 5 January 2010 (Official Report, col. 4W) and 18 January 2010 (Official Report, col. 201W).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1444; 716 c288WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Armed Forces: Costs
Monday, 18 January 2010
Written questions
House of Lords; Armed Forces: Costs
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Cyprus Expenditure Iraq Falkland Islands Northern Ireland Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
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