It may be worth reflecting on the fact that in 2010 we spent 2.5% of GDP, so considerable cuts have already been made. The 2% is a marker.
Defence Spending
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 March 2015.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Defence Spending.
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594 c432 
Session
2014-15
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2022-08-30 17:56:44 +0100
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