Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will list each of his Department's defence cost studies; what were the estimated savings accruing from the implementation of proposals contained in each study; and what is his current estimate of how much each proposal will save. - Ref to 286 c196-7W.

Answer: Dr. David Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list each of his Department's defence cost studies; what were the estimated savings accruing from the implementation of proposals contained in each study; and what is his current estimate of how much each proposal will save. [18114] Mr. Soames: I refer the hon. Member to my answer given to the hon. Member for Wyre (Mr. Mans) on 26 November 1996, Official Report, columns 196-97.

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