HC Deb 21 June 1978 vol 952 c194W
Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of the proposed increase of 3 per cent. in defence expenditure will be used in meeting increased pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces.

Mr. Mulley

No part of the proposed increase of 3 per cent. will be used in honouring the Government's forward commitment to the Armed Forces.