§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent on clothing for each of the armed forces for each of the last five years, indicating how much was spent on exports in each case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AitkenExpenditure on clothing by the armed forces in each of the last five years is as shown. The figures544W for each service include the cost of clothing bought on behalf of the others. None of the clothing was purchased for onward sale by export.
Navy Army RAF £ million £ million £ million 1987–88 14.280 62.138 18.677 1988–89 13.996 56.794 23.947 1989–90 14.298 56.966 21.805 1990–91 17.013 75.165 20.443