Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many personnel have been treated, and how much has been spent on treatment, in the private sector since April 2002; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 30 June 2003).

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many personnel have been treated, and how much has been spent on treatment, in the private sector since April 2002; and if he will make a statement. [121369] Mr. Caplin :[holding answer 30 June 2003]: According to centrally held records, 3,334 referrals were made to private healthcare providers between April 2002 and June 2003, and expenditure on private healthcare treatment over the same period totalled £3.8 million.

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