§ 19. Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to reduce spending on defence in the light of developments in east Europe; and If he will make a statement.
§ 52. Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for a full-scale defence review.
§ 57. Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the internal reassessment of United Kingdom defence commitments and expenditure currently being undertaken within his Department.
§ Mr. Tom KingAs I made clear in my speech yesterday opening the defence debate, we are examining options for change in the structure and deployment of our armed forces in the light of changing international circumstances.
§ 81. Mr. CabornTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received suggesting (i) reduction of the Royal Navy to 32 ships and (ii) reduction of the Army to 32 battalions; and if he will make a statement.
§ 94. Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received suggesting(a) reduction of the Royal Navy to 32 ships and (b) reduction of the Army to 32 battalions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received suggesting(a) reduction of the Royal Navy to 32 ships and (b) reduction of the Army to 32 battalions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonA range of possible changes to the structure of our forces is being considered in the light of the changing international situation. A number of representations have been received from hon. Members and members of the public.
§ 82. Dr. Goodson-WickesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his proposals following consideration of the forthcoming report on options for change within NATO.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonI refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Clackmannan (Mr. O'Neill) on 14 June at column330.