asked the Minister for Defence Materiel, in writing, on 23 March 2011:

In respect of the Defence Materiel Organisation in (a) 2007-08, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2009-10, and (d) 2010-11, what is/was the personnel budget for (i) military staff, (ii) public service staff, and (iii) professional service providers.

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(a) to (d) (i) to (iii)

The Defence Materiel Organisation's personnel expense figures for (i) military staff, (ii) public service staff, and (iii) professional service providers are provided in the table below. It should be noted that while actual figures have been provided in respect of 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10, the 2010-11 figures are budget estimates in accordance with the 2010-11 Additional Estimates (AEs).