§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Minister of State for Defence what are the projects of lesser priority, mainly in building and equipment fields, that will be cut or deferred in accordance with the proposals contained in Command Paper Number 4521; and what is their value, particularised for the next three years.
§ Lord BalnielIt is neither necessary nor practicable to make precise plans at this stage, though the decision not to proceed with the C5 will contribute substantially at the end of the period. Our detailed plans will be made nearer the time, in accordance with the normal procedure.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Minister of State for Defence whether there is any deferment in the provision of housing for the troops following Command Paper Number 4521.
§ Lord BalnielSome barrack rebuilding projects will be deferred but no cut in married quarter provision is intended.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Minister of State for Defence when it is proposed that the envisaged Far Eastern force, as planned in Command Paper Number 4521, will be put into effect.
§ Lord BalnielBy the end of 1971.