§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement as to what extent Her Majesty's Government's defence costs will rise as a result of the decision to increase the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's defence costs.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourLevels of United Kingdom expenditure are determined by Her Majesty's Government. For the increase between 1972–73 and 1973–74 I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a similar Question by the hon. Member for Salford, East (Mr. Frank Allaun) on 11th December.—[Vol. 848, c.53.]