HC Deb 19 June 1978 vol 952 cc34-5W
Sir Frederic Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to trade with China in matters of defence and conclude deals to that effect.

Dr. Gilbert

Her Majesty's Government are ready to respond to Chinese interest in British defence equipment, taking into account the usual political, strategic, and economic criteria, and our international obligations.