§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence for how long the United Kingdom is committed to 3 per cent. annual real increases in defence expenditure.
§ Mr. StanleyThe public expenditure provision for 1985–86 allows for annual growth of some 3 per cent. in real terms, excluding Falklands costs. The 3 per cent. growth commitment has not been extended into 1986–87.