§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Defence on what it is intended to spend the 3.5 per cent. increase in the defence budget.
§ Mr. PymThe additional funds are being devoted to strengthening the fighting efficiency of the Armed Forces, in particular by pressing ahead with the re-equipment programme. For a full explanation of the Government's intentions I refer the hon. Gentleman to the "Statement on the Defence Estimates" which was published on 2 April.