§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence, in view of anxiety in the Armed Forces about future strength levels following the Government's review of defence expenditure, whether he will expedite this review and give a date when he expects to be able to make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonThe review I have announced is bound to take some months to ensure that it is conducted calmly and rationally and that it allows time for proper consultations with allies. The results will be announced later in the year.