HC Deb 09 November 1966 vol 735 c290W
75. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now reduce arms expenditure below £2,000 million a year at 1964 prices; and if he will issue a quarterly progress report to indicate what savings are being made.

Mr. Healey

As I told the House on 7th March, actual defence expenditure last year was less than £2,000 million at 1964 prices and estimated expenditure this year is also below £2,000 million at 1964 prices.