HC Deb 04 February 1999 vol 324 cc724-5W
Mr. Key

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total cost of the United Kingdom's contribution in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996; and if he will list the costs borne by each department. [68251]

Mr. Milburn

[holding answer 3 February 1999]: The figures for 1996–97 and 1997–98 are listed as follows:

Total cost of the United Kingdom's contribution in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996 by department
£ million
1996–97 1997–98
FCO 6.479 10.171
MOD 224.000 181.000
DFID1 bilateral aid 42.00 22.00
Total 272.479 213.171
1 DFID figure excludes EC attributed aid

Figures for 1998–1999 are not yet available.