HC Deb 11 July 1980 vol 988 cc325-6W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take into account the invasion of East Timor by Indonesian forces and the deaths and suffering of the population before any further contracts are made with the Indonesian Government for the supply of armaments or defence equipment from the United Kingdom.

Mr. Pym

Political circumstances are taken into account, together with other factors, in reaching a decision on defence sales issues.