§ 25. Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much was spent on defence in(a) 1986 and (b) 1990; and what is the estimated amount for the current year. [372]
§ Mr. SoamesDefence spending was £18.4 billion in 1986–87 and £21.7 billion in 1990–91. The planned spending for the current financial year is £21.4 billion.