§ Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Defence what have been the reductions in defence spending in real terms in each year since 1970 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. MulleyVariations in defence budget outturn between successive years over the period in question, in real terms, were as follows:
£ million at 1977 survey prices Year Outturn Difference compared with preceding year (Reductions -/increase +) 1970–71 6,528 — 1971–72 6,573 +45 1972–73 6,506 -67 1973–74 6,415 -91 1974–75 6,164 -251 1975–76 6,447 +283 1976–77 6,329 -118