HL Deb 29 November 1990 vol 523 c40WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the total cost to date of the United Kingdom's military involvement in responding to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (The Earl of Arran)

The full operating costs to date of the United Kingdom's military involvement in responding to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait is estimated to be some £480 million.