Expenditure (Hansard, 21 June 1984)

HC Deb 21 June 1984 vol 62 c234W 234W

§ Mr. Greenway
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of the United Kingdom's gross national product was spent on defence in 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979 and the latest year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Stanley
The information requested is set out below:

Defence expenditure (national definition) as a proportion of gross national product (at market prices)

Year Per Cent.

1964–65 5.6

1969–70 4.6

1974–75 4.7

1979–80 4.5

1982–83 5.1

Defence expenditure (national definition) as a proportion of gross national product (at market prices)
Year	Per Cent.
1964–65	5.6
1969–70	4.6
1974–75	4.7
1979–80	4.5
1982–83	5.1