HC Deb 17 January 1979 vol 960 cc767-8W
19. Mr. Robin F. Cook

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Com- monwealth Affairs if any proposals for arms sales by Great Britain to China have been discussed within the COCOM co-ordinating committee.

Mr. Judd:

The United Kingdom continues to attach importance to COCOM. I am sure my hon. Friend will appreciate that to function effectively the organisation needs to maintain the convention whereby its discussions remain confidential.

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