HC Deb 26 July 1982 vol 28 cc401-2W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the purpose of the Minister of State's visit to Arab countries between 25 and 29 September 1981.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

My principal objective in visiting the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirate in September 1981 was to promote the sale of United Kingdom information technology equipment.