HC Deb 19 March 1987 vol 112 cc575-6W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of exercise Swift Sword.

Mr. Stanley

The net additional cost to the United Kingdom of exercise Swift Sword is estimated at some £4.3 million, most of which resulted from the airlift. The Sultan of Oman's Government, who provided considerable support, also bore significant costs.