Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the book value of the stock-retained totals of missiles and ammunition in each year from 1989-90 to 1999-2000; in each year, what was the (a) percentage change from the previous year, (b) total stock value expended in operations, training and exercises in that year and (c) proportion devoted to war reserves; and if he will make a statement. - Not held centrally disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the book value of the stock-retained totals of missiles and ammunition in each year from 1989-90 to 1999-2000; in each year, what was the (a) percentage change from the previous year, (b) total stock value expended in operations, training and exercises in that year and (c) proportion devoted to war reserves; and if he will make a statement. [124223] Mr. Spellar: This information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. Furthermore, a full response would be withheld in accordance with exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relates to Defence Security and International Relations.

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