HC Deb 02 July 1981 vol 7 c479W
24. Mr. Hordern

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he proposes to review the level of public expenditure forecast for 1982–83; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brittan

The annual review of public expenditure plans has only recently begun. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced certain decisions on the defence programme on 25 June. Other decisions, when taken, will be announced in due course.