HC Deb 13 February 1968 vol 758 c319W
Q8. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Prime Minister whether the public speech of the Secretary of State for Defence on television on Monday, 22nd January on cuts in Government defence spending represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.

Q12. Mr. Ronald Bell

asked the Prime Minister whether the public statement of the Secretary of State for Defence, made in a television broadcast in London on 22nd January, about the offer of financial assistance from the rulers in the Persian Gulf, represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.

The Prime Minister:

As the House will know, my right hon. Friend took part in two television discussions on 22nd January. In both cases his remarks, where they dealt with policy matters, were consistent with the policy of Her Majesty's Government.

Q14. Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Prime Minister, in view of the recent extensive cuts in defence expenditure, whether he will take steps to combine the duties of the Secretary of State for Defence with those of another Minister.

The Prime Minister

No.