HC Deb 10 November 1966 vol 735 c364W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in order to overcome more speedily the balance of payments problem, he will institute a review of all overseas expenditure, military and civil, with a view to reducing it by a specified percentage within the next two years.

Mr. Diamond

My right hon. Friend announced on 20th July a Government decision to reduce Government overseas expenditure by at least £100 million. The Government are continuously reviewing the possibility of further savings.