HC Deb 25 July 1980 vol 989 c401W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he has taken to monitor any losses of orders and any fall-off in inquiries for British goods and services from Saudi Arabia that are known or suspected to be the result of Saudi reaction to the television programme "Death of a Princess"; and if, at some suitable occasion when evidence on this subject is to hand, he will publish in the Official Report the best evidence and judgment available.

Mr. Parkinson

We are keeping a close watch on the situation, but it is rarely possible to obtain firm evidence as to the reasons why orders have not been placed with British suppliers.

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