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Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2009. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Finance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which factors have been identified by his Department as underlying defence inflation.
Answer

Defence inflation is identified as increases in the costs of all elements of defence spending, including of civilian and service personnel and bought-in goods and services, after allowing for changes in quantity and quality of those goods and services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
489 c829W;489 c831W; 263540
Session
2008-09
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Defence Finance
Link
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