§ 63. Mr. Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affirs what account his Department takes of a country's expenditure on arms when taking part in discussions on the rescheduling of its debts.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAll aspects of a country's economic performance are considered during debt negotiations. But neither we nor other creditors are in a position to dictate to a country its political priorities, including the priority it gives to arms expenditure.