§ 47. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of State for Defence what proportion of the gross national product will go on military spending after the 5 per cent. increase, in real terms, recently announced; how that compares with the average for European NATO countries; and what would be the annual saving in cash terms if Britain reduced the proportion to that average.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourFor the first part of his Question I must refer the hon. Member to the 1973 Defence White Paper to be published later this month. As to 449W the second and third parts, information is not yet available on 1973 comparisons of military spending.