§ Mr. Sillars
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of expenditure on spares in 1988–89; and what proportion was taken by suppliers located in(a) Scotland and (b) south-east England.
§ Mr. Neubert
Total estimated expenditure on spares in 1988–89 was approximately £1,635 million. A breakdown of this expenditure by region could be provided only at disproportionate cost.