Written question asked by Andrew Rowe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will estimate the cost of moving Army personnel within the United Kingdom in each year from 1994 to 1998; and how many such removals took place in each year. - Includes table.

Answer: Mr. Rowe: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the cost of moving Army personnel within the United Kingdom in each year from 1994 to 1998; and how many such removals took place in each year. [160975] Dr. Moonie: The cost of moving Army personnel within the UK and the number of removals for each of the financial years were as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Years Total cost (£) Number of removals 1995-96 5,869,854 9,483 1996-97 6,732,587 9,695 1997-98 7,010,089 8,692 1998-99 7,418,526 8,022 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The costs identified above relate to charges for a removal contractor to pack household/personal effects, transport them to the next place of residence, deliver and unpack them. The information for 1994-95 is no longer available.

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