Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government concerning the sale of arms to countries likely to come into conflict with one another.
§ Mr. HurdHer Majesty's Government's policy is to support the export sales of defence equipment unless there are strong reasons on security or foreign policy grounds for refusing a particular licence. In reaching a conclusion about the foreign policy implications, a number of factors are taken into account, including the effect on the regional balance of power.