Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the book value is of ordnance, ammunition and missiles used up in the course of the conduct of operations in Iraq; how such book cost is calculated; what categories of munitions were used; and to what extent supplies will need to be replenished.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the book value is of ordnance, ammunition and missiles used up in the course of the conduct of operations in Iraq; how such book cost is calculated; what categories of munitions were used; and to what extent supplies will need to be replenished. [112087] Mr. Ingram: The cost for 2002-03 is being calculated. Once it has been audited and approved by the National Audit Office I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House. I will also cover 2003-04 estimates.

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