HC Deb 02 August 1966 vol 733 c88W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Prime Minister what effect the latest restrictions on public expenditure will have on the purchase of military and civil aircraft from the United States of America.

Mr. Mulley

I have been asked to reply.

As regards military aircraft, I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence to a Question from the hon. Member for Gloucestershire, South (Mr. Corfield) on 1st August, 1966. As regards civil aircraft I would refer the hon. Member to my statement today.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his total estimate of the sum likely to be spent during the next year on military aircraft and Polaris missiles, etc., from the United States of America.

Mr. Healey

About £45 million in 1967–68.