§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the total(a) direct and (b) associated costs of defence attachés will be in financial year 2000–01. [138317]
§ Mr. HainThe Ministry of Defence accounts for the pay, allowances and certain other costs of defence attaches and defence advisers. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office accounts for office and residential accommodation, as well as the administration costs at overseas Posts in supporting the activities of such staff. The estimated Foreign and Commonwealth costs in 2000–01 are £14 million.