HC Deb 16 November 1973 vol 864 cc274-5W
Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will terminate the supply of Westland helicopters to Saudi Arabia.

Lord Balniel

I have nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend told the House on 18th October.—[Vol. 861, c. 425.]

Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the guarantees given by the Government of Saudi Arabia that weapons supplied to them by British manufacturers will not be used against Israel.

Lord Balniel

It is not our practice to ask for such guarantees from any country to which defence equipment is sold, nor would it be practicable to attempt to do so.