§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will have discussions with the United States Government about the precise nature of the Common Defence Burden, and the extent to which considerations of help to developing countries should be taken into account, when discussing the level of the British contribution.
§ Lord BalnielAppropriate discussions have been held within N.A.T.O. over the past year. Account has been taken of all relevant factors.