HC Deb 09 April 1984 vol 58 c45W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Defence which customer Governments have done business with International Military Services Ltd.

Mr. Pattie

International Military Services Ltd. is currently transacting business with approximately 40 customer Governments, but for reasons of customer confidentiality it would not be appropriate to list the Governments concerned. The prior approval of Her Majesty's Government was obtained before contract negotiations commenced with any country.

Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what business activities have been conducted through the Tehran office of International Military Services Ltd.

Mr. Pattie

The Tehran office of International Military Services Ltd. was set up in 1973 to provide administrative support, mainly covering the needs of the expatriate personnel employed incountry, on the various contracts with the Iranian Government. Following the revolution the office was kept open with a skeleton staff to assist in processing the negotiations and settlement of all previous contracts and this activity is continuing.