HC Deb 30 July 1951 vol 491 c146W
111. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Defence, in view of the rearmament that has taken place in the. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics since the inception of our defence programme, what further changes he proposes to make in the strength of the Armed Forces.

Mr. Shinwell

In reaching the decision to strengthen our forces to resist the potential danger of aggression by other countries, His Majesty's Government took account, not only of the existing strength of those countries, but of their preparations for expansion.