§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the total cost of importing arms, military equipment and arms components during the course of the current financial year.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe estimated cost to Defence Votes in 1975–76 is £130 million, representing under 10 per cent. of the equipment budget. This excludes transactions in respect of collaborative projects which are generally self-balancing. More than four times that amount is sold abroad by Government and industry.