§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent in each of the past 10 years on infrastructure for military forces from NATO common funds; and what proportion was spent in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe details are as follows:
Calendar year Expenditure from NATO common funds £ millions at 1988 prices Proportion spent in common United Kingdom Per cent. 1979 347 9.8 1980 374 12.57 1981 391 21.99 1982 538 15.47 1983 626 23.95 1984 515 15.82 1985 533 17.17 1986 718 10.10 1987 809 13.98 1988 746 14.77