§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the planned expenditure on the Veterans Advice Cell for each of the next five years. [88703]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonPlanned expenditure for the Ministry of Defence Veteran's Advice Unit is currently set at £172,000 per year until 2002–03, which is the duration of our current formal forward spending plans. It is anticipated that provision will continue at the same level in future years. This amount covers the employment costs for the three Warrant Officers operating the Unit and associated costs, including telecommunications, apportioned clerical support, training and publicity material.