§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will review the policy and practice of the Defence Sales Organisation with the aim of preventing arms sales to repressive regimes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieArms sales policy towards individual countries is kept under continual review. All applications for the sale of arms are considered on their merits in the light of all relevant factors, including the nature of the regime.