§ Q15. Mr. Churchillasked the Prime Minister if he has any plans to discuss with President Carter the need for increases in defence expenditure, in real terms.
§ Mr. FootI have been asked to reply.
276WMy right hon. Friend will see President Carter at the meeting of NATO Heads of Government next month, and the effectiveness of the Alliance's defences in the light of the current military balance will, no doubt, be among the topics for discussion.