§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
How much money, spread over how many years, they have committed to the purchase of United States military equipment, parts (both spare and for assembly), and related wares and services of all sorts, distinguishing between major defence systems (specifying which) and others; and in each case of major systems, whether escape clauses are present; and
How much money, spread over how many years, they have committed to the purchase of European military equipment, parts (both spare and for assembly), and related wares and services of all sorts, distinguishing between major defence systems (specifying which) and others; and in each case of major systems, whether escape clauses are present.
Earl HoweMy department's records are not kept in a way which would allow this information to be provided without disproportionate cost.