HC Deb 31 October 1990 vol 178 c606W
63. Mr. Nellist

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assistance was given by his Department to British companies attending the 1989 Baghdad arms fair; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

The assistance given by the Department of Trade and Industry to British companies attending the 1989 Baghdad international exhibition for military production was as followsLicences were issued where appropriate to participating companies to allow the temporary export of their products for exhibition purposes. Officials attended the exhibitors briefing meeting on 20 March 1989 to provide advice on current bilateral commercial relations.