HC Deb 08 March 1954 vol 524 c122W
63. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War the total amount proposed in 1951 to be spent on the Army in the three-year rearmament programme; how much has actually been spent; and the value of the amount in terms of 1950 prices.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

£767 million; £616 million, taking the provision for the current year since the expenditure figure is not yet available; and £525 million.