§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the(a) weekly and (b) total cost of Operation Fresco has been, since it began. [89281]
§ Mr. IngramInformation on the weekly costs of Operation Fresco is not available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
In the run up to the strike the MOD incurred expenditure of around £8 million associated with the initial purchase of the urgent operational equipment such as protective clothing, breathing apparatus and hydraulic cutting equipment. No other detailed costs are yet available.