§ 29. Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to amend specific answers to parliamentary questions tabled on matters relating to arms exports with particular reference to weapons contractors. [30583]
§ Mr. FreemanFollowing the statement by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on BMARC, Departments have as a prudent measure, started to research some associated areas of defence exports to Singapore. It is too early to draw even tentative conclusions. Any evidence of illegal activity will of course be brought immediately to the attention of Customs and Excise, the independent prosecuting authority for its consideration.