HC Deb 22 February 1983 vol 37 cc379-80W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Prime Minister how much has been spent per head of the population on research and development in defence in each of the past five years.

The Prime Minister

The information is as follows:

Year £
1977–78 15.80
1978–79 18.40
1979–80 23.40
1980–81 29.10
1981–82 30.00

Mr. McTaggart

asked the Prime Minister if she will publish in the Official Report the total amounts of funds allocated for research and development in defence in each of the past five years.

The Prime Minister

The net expenditure on research and development was as follows:

Year £ million
1977–78 880
1978–79 1,028

Year £ million
1979–80 1,305
1980–81 1,627
1981–82 1,688