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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 September 2022 to Question 48229 on Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure, if he will quantify the adverse changes in the USD rate that his Department has absorbed within the overall departmental position.

Answer

The increase in costs related to USD rate fluctuation at the beginning of the Department's latest ten year planning period was £513 million over ten years. This has been reflected in adjustments to budget holders' budgets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53281
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
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Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure
Monday, 17 October 2022
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Subjects
Public expenditure Ministry of Defence Exchange rates Dollar
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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