§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions have now been given to the delegation to China regarding the negotiations for the sale of Harrier aeroplanes before securing Government approval.
§ Dr. OwenI would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 16 January—[Vol. 960, c. 1497.] Any decisions arising from negotiations on the sale of Harrier will be taken in the light of all the circumstances at the time.