HC Deb 04 November 1969 vol 790 c67W
12. Mr. David Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what allowance he has made for the purchase of foreign military aircraft in his most recent balance of payments forecast for the current financial year.

Mr. Diamond

Progress payments to the U.S.A. for the purchase of U.S. military aircraft covered by the Ex-Im loan arrangements are expected to be about £40 million in this financial year.