§ 18. Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for Defence how the latest round of defence cuts will affect Great Britain's responsibilities to NATO and employment prospects in the Services.
§ Mr. MulleyThere will be no reductions in our front line contribution to the alliance as a result of the latest cuts. I anticipate no further reductions in the uniformed strength of the Services beyond those announced in the 1975 Defence White Paper.
§ 24. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a further statement about the implementation of defence cuts.
§ Mr. MulleyI have nothing to add to the reply I gave the hon. Member on 12th October 1976.—[Vol. 917, c. 230.]
§ 26. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total value at present day prices of defence cuts made or proposed since the Government took office in 1974.
§ Mr. MulleyI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Harrogate (Mr. Banks) on 29th October 1976.—[Vol. 918, c.395.]
§ 38. Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the present level of expenditure on defence.
§ Mr. MulleyYes.