§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total amount spent on defence construction, land and works services projects in Scotland in each financial year since 1978–79.
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§ Mr. ChopeI have been asked to reply.
The information can be provided only from 1984–85. Expenditure by the Property Services Agency on MOD's behalf, on new works, modernisation and maintenance, is as follows:
Year £million 1984–85 109.45 1985–86 111.92 1986–87 201.73 1987–88 1199.12 1 Forecast The Ministry of Defence also incur some works expenditure direct but it is not more than about £2 million per annum. Expenditure by MOD direct on the purchase and rental of lands and buildings is as follows:
Year £ million 1984–85 2.67 1985–86 3.07 1986–87 3.87 1987–88 —1 1No figures available.
§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of the total amount spent on defence construction, land and works services projects in Scotland in each financial year since 1978–79 was accounted for by contract awards to companies based or registered in Scotland.
§ Mr. ChopeI have been asked to reply.
I regret that this information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.