§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the value of armaments exported by private firms in 1978 and 1979, respectively.
§ Mr. PymThe records available do not differentiate between the public and private sectors. The estimated value of sale of defence equipment overseas, excluding Government items, in 1978 and 1979 was, however, some £600 million and £700 million respectively.