HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 c43W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy towards a European Community tariff on defence parts and components; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

The European Commission last year published a proposal concerning the suspension of import duties on certain weapons and military equipment (European Community Document No. 8461/88, COM(88) 502). We are currently discussing this proposal with the Commission and with NATO Allies. An explanatory memorandum was submitted to the House on 2 December 1988.