HC Deb 12 June 1980 vol 986 c302W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy regarding defence sales in the Middle East.

Mr. Pym

We are willing to consider requests for the supply of items which would not, in our view, endanger the achievement of a lasting solution to the dispute between the Arabs and Israel. Such requests must, however, be considered on their merits in the light of all the relevant political, economic and strategic factors.