Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 February 2001. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual expenditure incurred at RAF Fylingdales has been in each year since 1997; and if he will indicate under which budget heading in his Department's expenditure plans the investment in Fylingdales is listed. - Inc figures and ref to Supply Estimates for the Minister of Defence, copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the annual expenditure incurred at RAF Fylingdales has been in each year since 1997; and if he will indicate under which budget heading in his Department's expenditure plans the investment in Fylingdales is listed. [151597] Mr. Hoon: The annual expenditure incurred at RAF Fylingdales for each year since 1997 was some £12 million for 1997-98, £11 million for 1998-99 and £13 million for 1999-2000. It was charged to the Strike Command Top Level Budget, details of which can be found in the relevant year's Supply Estimates for the Minister of Defence, copies of which are in the Library of the House.

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