HC Deb 31 March 1949 vol 463 c1447
52. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the increased expenditure likely to be incurred next year by our commitments under the Atlantic Pact.

Mr. Jay

It would be premature to attempt any such estimate at this stage.

Mr. Hughes

Has the Treasury given any estimate to the Foreign Secretary before he signs the Atlantic Pact, or is he going to sign a blank cheque—the Atlantic Pact—without any idea of what it will cost?

Mr. Gallacher

Is the cost as much as that of the "demob" clothing?