HC Deb 13 December 1967 vol 756 cc425-6

The following Questions stood upon the Order paper:

47. Sir IAN ORR-EWING

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether United Kingdom North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Western Europe will be affected by the announcement of a further defence cut in 1968 of £100 million.

48. Sir IAN ORR-EWING

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the reduction in numbers from 200 to 170 of Phantom aircraft, to be bought from the United States of America, falls on those ordered to meet the needs of the Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.

Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

On a point of order. I do not now wish to ask Questions No. 47 and 48 in view of the interest in Question No. 51.

The following Questions stood upon the Order paper:

49. Mr. WALL

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements are proposed regarding the British Army of the Rhine offset costs subsequent to the devaluation of the £ sterling.

50. Mr. WALL

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent on H.M.S. "Victorious" during the last 10 years.

Mr. Wall

I do not wish to ask Questions No. 49 and 50, for the same reason.