HC Deb 28 October 1988 vol 139 cc429-30W
Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the overseas offices of the defence export services organisation, giving in each case the date when the office was opened.

Mr. Sainsbury

DESO's interests are covered by MOD staff at embassies throughout the world, but specific defence sales offices have been set up in:

  • Washington
  • New Delhi
  • Riyadh
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Seoul
  • Ankara
  • Kuwait
The latter three were established only this year while the remainder have been in existence for some time. The establishing of additional offices is a reflection of the outstanding performance of the DESO in supporting increased defence sales.

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