Defence White Paper

HC Deb 25 May 1982 vol 24 c303W

22. Mr. Haynes

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now announce the date for the publication of the White Paper on defence.

Mr. Race

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to publish the defence White Paper.

35. Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to publish the defence White Paper.

Mr. Nott

As I told the House on 27 April, the White Paper is substantially complete and can be published at any time. As soon as the House feels that it is appropriate, I will publish it.