46 Mr. G. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the areas in his Department where capital expenditure will be expended in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Capital expenditure by my Department under the Public Capital Programme 1993 will relate to: (a) Building — New Works and Alterations; and (b) Computerisation.

In addition, expenditure of a capital nature will arise on other items including defensive equipment, aircraft and transport. The amount to be allocated to these areas will be decided by the Government in due course.