§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent savings in the equipment budget are being delivered by deferment of projects. [2452]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotOur new expenditure plans will be published tomorrow. This Government remain committed to maintaining and enhancing the front-line capabilities of the armed forces, and to providing the support needed to enable them to carry out their wide range of tasks.
§ Dr. ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the expenditure profile has been modified to take account of deferments in(a) capital project and (b) equipment projects. [2453]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotWe will be publishing our forecast of expenditure for this financial year as part of the Budget day announcements tomorrow.