Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Friday, 25 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What sum is allocated to maintaining RAF Strike Command in the current financial year; and what that is as a percentage of the defence budget. - Includes figures. Cm 3602: "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1997-1998 to 1999-2000", copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sum is allocated to maintaining RAF strike command in the current financial year; and what that is as percentage of the defence budget. [10117] Dr. Reid: Cm 3602: "The Government's Expenditure Plans 1997-1998 to 1999-2000", a copy of which is in the Library of the House, identifies a total planned allocation for RAF strike command in the current financial year of £1,722 million, representing 7.89 per cent. of the total planned Defence budget.

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