HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 cc663-4W
22. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on arms sales by the United Kingdom to countries in Africa.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

Expenditure from the Defence Accommodation Services Vote incurred in the years 1972–73 to 1976–77 at the price levels applicable at the time was:

Dr. Gilbert

All requests for the sale of arms to countries in Africa, as elsewhere, are considered against the relevant political, financial, economic and security factors.

32. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what support his Department gives to United Kingdom firms to sell armaments abroad.

Dr. Gilbert

The Defence Sales Organisation supports United Kingdom manufacturers by providing advice and assistance on political, strategic, security and financial aspects of defence sales.