§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Defence by what percentage defence research and development has been increased or decreased compared to 1974 planned expenditure.
§ Dr. GilbertExpenditure on defence research and development in 1977–78 is expected to be 5 per cent. higher at constant prices than in 1974–75, but nearly 8 per cent. lower than was forecast for 1977–78 in 1974. The proportion of the defence budget accounted for by research and development is higher now than in 1974.