§ 27. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will revise the criteria for the sale of arms by the United Kingdom; and if, in particular, he will prohibit sales to countries involved in conflict or likely to become so involved, as is done by certain other Governments.
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§ Dr. OwenThe criteria for the sale of arms are constantly being updated in the light of changing circumstances. We certainly do not wish arms sales to contribute to conflict between other countries, but instead to deter any such conflict.