HC Deb 27 June 1986 vol 100 cc361-2W
Mr. Chope

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he or one of the other Ministers in his Department next intends to visit Pakistan to discuss the possible sale of frigates to that country; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lee

My noble Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement is considering an early ministerial visit to Pakistan. As I said in reply to the hon. Member's question of 13 June details of the negotiations on these ships must at present remain confidential.