Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Thursday, 17 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2011. It was answered by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 March 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ballistic Missile Defence: Costs
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost to the UK of the NATO share of the contribution to the US missile defence system.
- Answer
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In November 2010 Alliance members agreed that they would develop a NATO Ballistic Missile Defence capability, of which the US missile defence system will form an important part. The cost of developing the NATO system is estimated to be between €864-928 million over 10 years. The UK currently contributes 11.5% to the NATO Security Investment Programme, from which this capability is funded.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 42436; 524 c454W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Expenditure Ballistic missile defence
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