North Atlantic Pact

52.

Mr. Emrys Hughes
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the increased expenditure likely to be incurred next year by our commitments under the Atlantic Pact.

Mr. Jay
It would be premature to attempt any such estimate at this stage.

Mr. Hughes
Has the Treasury given any estimate to the Foreign Secretary before he signs the Atlantic Pact, or is he going to sign a blank cheque—the Atlantic Pact—without any idea of what it will cost?

Mr. Gallacher
Is the cost as much as that of the "demob" clothing?