HC Deb 28 July 1997 vol 299 cc73-4W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what was the total volume of defence industry sales in 1996; [9465]

(2) what was the value of identified defence exports in 1996. [9406]

Mr. Spellar

In 1996–97, the MOD spent an estimated £9,052 million on equipment. It is estimated that defence exports in 1996 were in the region of £5.1 billion.

Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with defence manufacturers' associations about the Government's proposed policy on defence exports; and if he will make a statement. [10639]

I hope this reply has been of assistance.

Letter from C. R. Flood to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 28 July 1997: I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence regarding information of payments to companies, as this matter falls within my area of responsibility as Acting Chief Executive of the Meterological Office. Two companies were paid £5 million or more in 1996.