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Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the cost of the war in Iraq to the Exchequer has been to date; and if he will make a statement on his current forecast of the likely total cost. - Includes figure.
Answer

Mr. Letwin: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the cost of the war in Iraq to the Exchequer has been to date; and if he will make a statement on his current forecast of the likely total cost. [139823] Mr. Boateng: So far MOD has drawn down £1 billion in last year's spring Supplementary Estimate and Parliament will be invited to make any further provision for 2003-04 in this year's winter and spring Supplementary Estimates. The Chancellor announced in the Budget that £3 billion is set aside to cover the cost of operations in Iraq. It would be premature to anticipate the total costs of the military operation at this time.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
413 c1332W;413 c1328W; 139823
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed conflict Finance Expenditure Iraq Public expenditure Iraq conflict
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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