HC Deb 16 May 2000 vol 350 cc94-5W
Ms Squire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the average annual cost of employing 10,000 MOD civilians. [121805]

Dr. Moonie

£169 million. In calculating this figure, it has been possible to take account of Pay, Employer's Related National Insurance Contributions and Pensions contributions only. Any calculation of overheads such as rents, rates, utilities costs, food, office equipment and services could be provided only at disproportionate cost.