§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the(a) estimated total project cost, (b) total expenditure to date and (c) planned expenditure for each of the next three years on the advanced air-launched anti-armour weapon project. [42259]
§ Dr. MoonieThe advanced air-launched anti-armour weapon project, BRIMSTONE, has approval to spend up to £849 million, but is currently forecast to spend some £809 million. Expenditure to the end of January 2002 is some £360 million. I am withholding information about planned expenditure for each of the next three years in accordance with Exemption 2 of the code of Practice on Access to Government Information which relates to internal discussion and advice.