HC Deb 19 February 1969 vol 778 cc455-6
22. Mr. Burden

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the value of export orders for British arms or military equipment, including military aircraft, in the years 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968.

Mr. John Morris

The value of defence exports was £120 million in 1965, £152 million in 1966, £150 million in 1967, and is estimated to be about £185 milion in 1968.

Mr. Burden

Would the hon. Gentleman say what amount in the last year is due to offset agreements?

Mr. Morris

I cannot give the figures without notice. But these figures include matters which arise under the offset arrangements.

Dame Joan Vickers

Can the hon. Gentleman say what amount of this equipment went to the Federal Government in Nigeria?

Mr. Morris

Not without notice.