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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2012. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Germany

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 8 November 2011, Official Report, columns 230-1, on armed forces: Germany, what estimate he has made of the saving which will accrue to his Department annually on (a) allowances, (b) education and (c) medical support as a result of British troops returning to the UK from Germany.
Answer

Detailed work into the financial savings to be made from the move of personnel from Germany to the UK is still ongoing. Once the rebasing is complete the Department currently expects to make savings in the region of £79 million, £95 million and £46 million on allowances, education and medical support respectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91014; 540 c827W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Armed Forces: Germany
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Germany
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