§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether, pursuant to his answer of 14 December 1982, Official Report, c. 129, he will inquire of the Chilean Government and of the British suppliers to them of fighter and bomber spares whether information on these sales may be disclosed.
§ Mr. Ian StewartNo. Subject to the criteria mentioned by the then Under-Secreary of State for Defence Procurement on 14 December 1982—[Vol. 34, c.128]—it 258W is for the parties concerned to publicise defence contracts if they wish, and not for the Government to influence their decision.