HC Deb 08 June 1972 vol 838 c135W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of State for Defence to what extent the agreements recently reached in Moscow between the Russian and United States Governments on the limitation of arms in general, and nuclear arms in particular, will enable a reduction in expenditure by Great Britain on armaments.

Lord Balniel

The size and composition of Britain's Armed Forces have not been subjects for negotiation in the bilateral discussions between the United States and the Soviet Union on strategic arms limitations.