§ Mr. Willie W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total amount spent on research within his Department in each of the last five years, absolutely and as a proportion of total defence expenditure.
§ Mr. LeeOut turn information is not available for the full period requested. The following table shows the provision made for research expenditure in successive Defence Estimates since 1980–81.
§ Mr. StanleyWe naturally take a close interest in Soviet military aid throughout the world but it would not be appropriate for Her Majesty's Government to comment on how Jordanian defence needs are met.