§ Vera BairdTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what contracts for UK defence exports are expected to be signed with(a) Pakistan and (b) India in 2002. [34079]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 11 February 2002]: The signing of contracts for UK defence exports is a matter for the commercial companies involved and their proposed customers.
§ Vera BairdTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what defence exports the Government is engaged in promoting to Pakistan. [34078]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 11 February 2002]: Details of commercial companies' marketing strategies and promotions are a matter for the companies involved. It does, however, remain Government policy to support the promotion of legitimate defence exports to Pakistan that are compatible with our export control criteria.