HC Deb 10 July 1996 vol 281 c186W
Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many jobs are provided by the Defence Exports Services Organisation; and at what cost to public funds. [36593]

Mr. Arbuthnot

During 1996–97, the Defence Export Services Organisation will employ 686 staff—including project staff whose costs do not come out of public funds—at an estimated cost to public funds of £12.784 million.

Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds of the Defence Exports Services Organisation in each year since 1991. [36596]

Mr. Arbuthnot

Final outturn figures for the Defence Export Services Organisation for 1991–92 to 1995–96 are as stated.

£ million
Year Gross Exp Receipts Net DESO
1991–92 29.99 18.94 11.05
1992–93 31.87 19.98 11.89
1993–94 43.08 27.06 16.02
1994–95 50.26 39.32 10.94
1995–96 58.27 41.19 17.08