§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for Trade what information or assistance was provided to Major David Le Sueur regarding his study trip to Argentina as part of his management studies course at Teesside polytechnic; whether his Department was aware that the purpose of Major Le Sueur's trip was to study the possibility of promoting arms sales; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. ParkinsonIn response to a request by Major Le Sueur, the Department provided him with standard background information on Argentina which is freely made available to business men or any member of the public seeking assistance. Major Le Sueur did not hide the fact that the subject of his studies was arms procurement in Argentina.