HC Deb 09 July 2002 vol 388 c849W
Gregory Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what representations his Department has received regarding increases in Pakistan's(a) offensive and (b) defensive weapons capabilities from November 2001 to June 2002; [65447]

(2) what representations his Department has received regarding increases to India's (a) offensive and (b) defensive weapons capabilities from November 2001 to June 2002. [65446]

Mr. Hoon

The Ministry of Defence have received a number of representations regarding Pakistan's and India's weapons capabilities from members of both Houses of Parliament and from members of the public. Currently the number of Parliamentary Questions stands at 39, and approximately 30 letters have been received from members of the public.

I am aware that other Departments have also received representations. We are continuing to monitor the situation.