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PUBLIC EXPENDITURE 1976/77: DEFENCE
1. I attach a self-explanatory telegram to NATO and non-NATO
posts, giving them guidance on further defence cuts which will
be announced by Mr Healey this afternoon in the context of
public expenditure cuts generally. It has been agreed with
MOD and will be despatched during the afternoon as soon
Chancellor has spoken on this point.
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2. I cannot see that any further guidance to posts concerned
with non-NATO commitments is required, but if you think it is,
perhaps you would let me know as soon as possible.
15 April 1975
Teddy
JE Jackson
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Defence Department
cc Sir G Arthur
Mr Hunter, WOD
Mr Cormack
Mr Smith, Finance Dept
Mr Bourgoin, News Dept
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