HC Deb 13 December 1967 vol 756 c125W
47. Sir Ian Orr-Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether United Kingdom North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Western Europe will be affected by the announcement of a further defence cut in 1968 of £100 million.

Mr. Mason:

United Kingdom forces in Western Europe will be affected by the cuts to be applied to equipment and stocks. The result will be that the level at which they can meet their commitments will be reduced fractionally during the period in which the cuts will be effective.