HC Deb 21 July 1964 vol 699 c56W
60. Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will state the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the supply of missiles, naval vessels, and plans for naval vessels to Commonwealth countries.

Mr. Thorneycroft

Applications from Commonwealth countries for these and other arms are dealt with in accordance with the principles governing arms exports—that is, they are considered in the light of the political, strategic and economic implications of each individual case. Naturally, requests from Commonwealth countries receive especially sympathetic consideration.