§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the latest estimates of financial costs to the United Kingdom for the most recent war in Iraq; and what are the latest estimates of the financial resources so far specifically earmarked by the United Kingdom for humanitarian relief, reconstruction and political rehabilitation of Iraq. [HL2753]
§ Lord McIntosh of Haringey:It would be premature to make an estimate of the final costs of the recent military campaign in Iraq but we expect any such costs 93WA to be covered by the £3 billion special reserve announced by the Chancellor in the Budget.
In March the Government set aside £240 million for humanitarian assistance in Iraq. A further £60 million was set aside by the Chancellor in the Budget to support the work of the UN on the reconstruction and development of Iraq.