Written question asked by Bob Blizzard (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost to date is of maintaining British troops in Afghanistan. - Including figure and fact that I will write shortly concerning expenditure in 2001-02 and 2002-03 and place a copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Blizzard: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the total cost to date is of maintaining British troops in Afghanistan. [79985] Mr. Ingram: The cost of Operations in Afghanistan for 2001-2002 was estimated to be £261 million and this was published in Spring Supplementary Estimates. I will write to my hon. Friend shortly concerning expenditure in 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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