§ Mr. Georgeasked the Lord President of the Council how many (a) debates and (b) statements there have been on matters relating to (i) defence and (ii) foreign affairs in each of the past three years.
§ Mr. BiffenThe information requested is as follows:
1979 1980 1981 Defence Debates 7 17 12 Statements 1 3 2 Foreign Affairs Debates 26 27 16 Statements 10 23 8 These figures include debates under the Consolidated Fund Bill and the half-hour Adjournment.