Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on what adjustments might be required in the defence improvements programme approved by the European members of NATO in 1970 as a result of his statement of 3rd December.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe proposals contained in my right hon. Friend's statement to the House on 3rd December will have no effect on our contribution to the European defence improvement programme.