Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many bills pertaining to (a) companies based in Scotland and (b) procurement projects relating to bases in Scotland were processed by the Defence Bills Agency in fiscal year 2002-03; what the total value of the bills was; and what the total amount paid out was in (a) 2002-03, (b) 2001-02 and (c) 2000-01. - The info is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many bills pertaining to (a) companies based in Scotland and (b) procurement projects relating to bases in Scotland were processed by the Defence Bills Agency in fiscal year 2002-03; what the total value of the bills was; and what the total amount paid out was in (i) 2002-03, (ii) 2001-02 and (iii) 2000-01. [159244] Mr. Caplin: The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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