HC Deb 17 February 1986 vol 92 cc57-8W
Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the earliest date that work can commence on the Jordan armaments contract.

Mr. Norman Lamont

A memorandum of understanding was signed in September 1985 between Jordan and the United Kingdom providing for United Kingdom Government assistance with the supply of a wide range of military equipment. The contracts to be covered by the MOU, which are being progressively placed, will provide for the commencement of work as negotiated between the companies concerned and the Jordanian Government.