HC Deb 08 July 1975 vol 895 c119W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage of GNP directed in 1974 to spending on (a) defence, (b) education, and (c) other social services; what percentage the spending on defence was to total public spending; and what are his estimates of the similar percentages for the current year.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.