Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 January 2005. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, which (a) military facilities and (b) defence contractors he has visited since he took office in 1997, excluding the Dockyards in Rosyth. - Inc fact that info involves disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which (a) military facilities and (b) defence contractors he has visited since he took office in 1997, excluding the Dockyards in Rosyth. [203936] Mr. Gordon Brown: Since 1997 Treasury Ministers have had a number of meetings with defence contractors, visited a number of military facilities and have met the Chiefs of Staff on a number of occasions to discuss defence matters. However to provide the full detailed information requested would incur disproportionate cost.

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