§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what new expenditure he plans for defence against chemical and biological warfare in(a) 2001–02, (b) 2002–03 and (c) 2003–04. [25799]
§ Mr. HoonExpenditure on new equipment for defence against chemical and biological warfare in 2001–02 is estimated, in resource terms, to be in the region of £26 million. Expenditure planned for 2002–03 and 2003–04 has yet to be finalised.