HL Deb 26 June 2003 vol 650 c37WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether South Africa is negotiating for, or has ordered, military aircraft and warships to a value of 4.8 billion US dollars from the United Kingdom and other European suppliers. [HL3395]

Lord Bach

From information currently available, the overall value of orders for military aircraft and warships from European Union countries including the United Kingdom announced by the South African Government since September 1999 is some £3 billion.