Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What is his latest estimate of the total costs arising from British involvement in the Gulf War. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his latest estimate of the total costs arising from British involvement in the Gulf war. [8766] Mr. Soames: The current estimate of the additional military cost of the Gulf conflict is £2.494 billion, spread over several years. The Export Credits Guarantee Department estimates that total claims arising from the Gulf conflict, including those outstanding, amount to £637 million. Other Departments incurred minor costs in respect of the conflict. The bulk of these costs have been offset by the generous cash contributions from other Governments totalling £2.049 billion.

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