§ 70. Mr. Lowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much he estimates prices of items required for the £4,700 million defence programme have increased since January, and on that basis what extra sum will be required to be voted to the Defence Departments and the Ministry of Supply this year.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsIt would still be premature to adjust the figures given in January, but account will be taken of changes in prices when Parliament is asked to make supplementary provision for the cost of the accelerated defence programme in the current year.