Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy regarding the payment of commissions to assist defence exports.
§ Mr. AitkenMy Department does not employ business agents in the negotiation of Government-to-Government defence export contracts and does not pay commissions.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role the Defence Export Services Organisation has in providing defence contractors with advice about the payment of commissions to assist defence exports.
§ Mr. AitkenThe Defence Export Services Organisation provides, on request, a wide range of advice to companies on defence export markets, including advice on local laws and regulations governing commission payments.