§ Sir Keith SpeedTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current average monthly cost of the British service men on active duty in the former Yugoslavia and the Adriatic.
§ Mr. HanleyThe additional monthly cost of the United Kingdom's contribution to operations in the former Yugoslavia and the Adriatic is approximately £8,750,000. This includes such things as accommodation—allowances —shipping—carriage of stores—vehicle spares and repair and medical supplies. There are currently some 6,360 United Kingdom personnel deployed on these operations.