HC Deb 25 November 1975 vol 901 cc648-9
9. Mr. Tominson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what part the Army is playing in the "Save It" campaign.

The Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Air Force (Mr. Brynmor John)

During 1974–75 the Army more than achieved its objective in the United Kingdom of reducing 1972–73 levels of consumption by 10 per cent. in the case of liquid fuels and by 6 per cent. in the case of other forms of energy. The Army also expects to achieve these objectives during the current year. Substantial savings are also being achieved overseas.

Mr. Tomlinson

I welcomed that statement about the Army. What is the position with regard to the other branches of the Armed Services?

Mr. John

The other two Armed Services have also met their targets, so that the total overall saving is considerable.

Miss Fookes

Is the Minister sure that in making these savings he is not impairing the efficiency of the Armed Forces?

Mr. John

We are satisfied that the present level of savings can be achieved without unacceptable operational detriment.