HL Deb 08 February 1982 vol 427 c85WA
Lord Chelwood

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What measure of agreement now exists among members of COCOM, and with our NATO allies, about the need to apply without further delay more rigorous and effective curbs on the export of high technology equipment and know-how to the Soviet Union.

Lord Trefgarne

A high-level meeting recently reviewed means to ensure that the operations of COCOM are adapted to changing circumstances and particularly to developments in technology of strategic importance. There was unanimous agreement on the steps to be taken. NATO, too, is monitoring closely the transfer of technology to Warsaw Pact countries.