HC Deb 14 December 1953 vol 522 cc3-4W
26. Mr. G. Longden

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the necessity for British manufacturers to maintain and increase their exports to Spain, he will now modify the policy governing the sale of military equipment to Spain.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Yes. It has been decided to relax to some extent the restrictions on the export of arms to Spain.