§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) civil servants and (b) special advisers working in his Department are provided with private medical insurance; how many individuals have been covered in each year since 1997–98 and at what total cost to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement. [32311]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 6 February 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the UK armed forces have been provided with private medical insurance in each year since 1997–98; what the total cost has been in each of these years; and if he will make a statement. [32310]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 6 February 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.