§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how frequently she receives reports on arms sales to African markets. [42378]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 18 May 1998]Reports on arms sales to any market are not routinely received by any Minister in the Department of Trade & Industry. The Defence Export Sales Organisation of the Ministry of Defence is primarily responsible for assisting the British defence industry to promote its goods and services overseas.