HC Deb 15 February 1978 vol 944 cc283-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many persons in the three Services holding an equivalent commissioned rank of captain or

assessment, however, suggests that the soviet Union spends around 11–13 percent. of its gross national product on defence.

above were not British-born citizens; and what were their countries of origin.

Dr. Gilbert

The only readily available figures are in respect of Army and RAF officers born overseas, some of whom were children of British parents living overseas temporarily at the time of the birth. As the list of countries is rather long I will write to my hon. Friend.