§ 158. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what instructions he has given to the Arms Salesman that before he sells arms to any country these arms shall not be resold to the United States of America for use in Vietnam.
§ Mr. HealeyThe Head of Defence Sales has been fully informed of Her Majesty's Government's policy regarding the supply of arms to other countries.
§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he proposes to require that the Government Arms Salesman shall ensure that no weapons sold to Portugal will be for use in Angola or Mozambique.
§ Mr. HealeyThe Head of Defence Sales has been informed of Her Majesty's Government's policy regarding the supply of arms to Portugal as stated to the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland on 13th June, 1966, by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
§ Mr. Biffenasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he proposes to require that the Government Arms Salesman shall ensure that no weapons sold to India will be for use against the Nagas.
§ Mr. HealeyNo. The Naga issue is entirely an internal matter for the Indian Government.
§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the Arms Salesman will be expected to increase the sale of arms to Ireland.
§ Mr. HealeyTo the extent that the Irish Republic decides to increase its arms imports.