§ 15. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Defence if he will conduct a further review of expenditure on defence with a view to its reduction.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftThe cost of our defences is related to the extent of our commitments and I see no immediate prospect of their being reduced.
§ Mr. HughesWill the Minister consider inviting Dr. Beeching to examine the costs in his Department to see if his axe might work there?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftI already have quite considerable assistance from the hon. Member himself.