§ Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Defence whether, in the light of the reduction in arms expenditure of £240 million a year by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, he will reduce Great Britain's expenditure on armaments.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftNo. Our defence expenditure is directly related to our defence commitments. These have not ben affectd by the announcement to which the hon. Member refers.