§ 29. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans any change in emphasis in British defence commitments in the light of the resources available.
§ Mr. NottOur major defence commitment is to NATO, and this will remain so. The basic roles in which we contribute forces to the Alliance are vital both to NATO's security and to our own. Whether we could fulfil these roles more effectively within the resources available is something which I am considering carefully.