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Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 2 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what costs were incurred by his Department in providing military assistance in managing the foot and mouth epidemic. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what costs were incurred by his Department in providing military assistance in managing the foot and mouth epidemic. [84528] Mr. Ingram: Additional costs of around £7 million were incurred. These costs have been reimbursed to the Ministry of Defence by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84528; 395 c478W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Costs Expenditure Disease control Foot and mouth disease Military aid
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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