§ Mr. Robert B. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Defence, for the most recent available year, how much was spent on the repair of musical instruments for the armed forces; and what proportion of that work was carried out by outside contractors.
§ Mr. LeeIn the last full financial year 1982–83, the value of public funds expended on repair of musical586W instruments for the armed forces was £67,000. Slightly more than half this figure was paid to outside contractors for repair work done and spare parts provided.