Military | IMGpapers 1980

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military crease message. In the tightening". ped suggesting Finally, Sir Geoftrey announced there will be an increase of t480m in spending. This is approximately 1,500 times more than the in in unemployment benefits, This moncy will go on the mounting estimate [7bn) and a salary increase tor members of the armed services (not restricted to the four per cent rises of the public sector workers).

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And that mighr just lead to somt nasty, nitra-left person who doesn't that the best place tighten a belt is around the neck of the Ri Hon Sir Geoffrey Howe