§ Mr. BlizzardTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the total cost to date is of maintaining British troops in Afghanistan. [79985]
§ Mr. IngramThe cost of Operations in Afghanistan for 2001–2002 was estimated to be £261 million and this was published in Spring Supplementary Estimates.
I will write to my hon. Friend shortly concerning expenditure in 2001–2002 and 2002–2003 and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost of UK operations in Afghanistan has been since 11 September; and if he will make a statement. [57603]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 21 May 2002]: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.