§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 28 June,Official Report, column 682, what account was taken of the sale of explosives propellants and related end products to countries abroad in reaching the explosives, propellants and end products agreement. [32437]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotOne of the objectives of the EPREP agreement was to assist Royal Ordnance in becoming an efficient competitor. This objective related to both the national and international markets.
§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 28 June,Official Report, column 682, what explosives, propellants and related end products were supplied to countries abroad under the EPREP agreement; and if he will list the relevant countries and products. [32436]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe EPREP agreement, signed on 28 July 1988, concerned the requirements of the United Kingdom armed forces. It did not cover supplies to countries abroad.