§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the budget of his Department in constant prices(a) in the current year, (b) five years previously and (c) 10 years previously; and if he will identify the main area in which savings have been made.
§ Mr. HanleyThe information requested is as follows:
1994–95 1990–91 1985–86 22,889 26,456 28,951 Notes:
(1) All figures are in £ million and are at 1994–95 constant prices.
(2) Figures are adjusted for technical changes in the treatment of Armed Forces and civilian pensions described in the 1992 Autumn Statement (Cm 2096) and other classification changes.
(3) Figures include expenditure arising from the Falklands and Gulf conflicts and redundancy costs flowing from 'Options for Change', but exclude Gulf burdensharing contributions from other Govemments.
(4) Figures for 1990–91 and 1985–86 include expenditure relating to the security and intelligence services.
The defence programme has changed significantly over the period in question largely due to the changing strategic environment as well as changes to commitments and capabilities. More specific details can be found in successive "Statements on the Defence Estimates", copies of which are available in the Library of the House.