§ Mr. Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the costs to the United Kingdom of current international action relating to the situation in Kosovo. [79917]
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§ Mr. George RobertsonThe total cost of military operations relating to Kosovo is impossible to estimate at this stage, given we do not know what Milosevic's next moves will be, and how we will need to respond. The costs will, however, be substantial. Our assessment of costs incurred as of 8 April is some £17 million; this does not include the costs of replenishing stock of ordnance expended.