To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department spent on compliance with requirements of health and safety at work legislation in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. (274545)

Health and safety is inherent in everything that the MOD does and how our staff, both civilian and service, conduct themselves. We do not separate out such costs associated with compliance with health and safety legislation. The information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.