§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the reply to the hon. Member for Basildon of 5 July, Official Report, c. 36, what was the background and substances of the arrangement with the Republic of Chile concerning the sale to that country of HMS "Norfolk" and RFA "Tidepool"; whether any future sales of this nature are contemplated; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieIt is not the practice of this Government or previous Administrations to reveal details of individual sales or potential sales.