HC Deb 25 April 1983 vol 41 c264W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is to be the percentage change in expenditure on defence between 1982–83 and 1983–84.

Mr. Blaker

In cash terms the defence budget for 1983–84 is 9.8 per cent. higher than the final cash provision for 1982–83, adjusted to take into account changes in the definition of defence spending. This figure includes an element for inflation.