Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Thursday, 5 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 May 2011. It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 16 May 2011 on behalf of the Treasury.

Libya: Public Expenditure

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the size is of the Treasury reserve he plans to provide for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1973.

Answer: [holding answer 10 May 2011]: The Treasury continues to work closely with the MoD to review expenditure associated with the UK commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1973. Given the nature of the military operations, the additional costs are not fixed and will continue to be met from the Reserve. Current estimates of likely expenditure are within the range described by the Chancellor in the House on 22 March 2011, Official Report, column 850.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 54986; 528 c79W;528 c78-9W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Libya: Public Expenditure
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed conflict Libya
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk