Oral Answers to Questions — Armed Forces (Economy Measures)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Ronald Chamberlain Mr Ronald Chamberlain , Lambeth Norwood 12:00, 1 December 1949

asked the Prime Minister what major economies in expenditure on the Armed Forces he is now able to announce in consequence of the comprehensive review by the Government of the future structure of the Armed Forces.

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

I have no further announcement to make at present.

Photo of Mr Ronald Chamberlain Mr Ronald Chamberlain , Lambeth Norwood

While appreciating the various pressures to which the Prime Minister is naturally subjected, may I ask whether he is aware that the people of this country will not agree to the continued expenditure of more than £2 million every day of the year in the mistaken idea that this will make the world secure for the United States of America and for this country?