§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence in what currency defence purchases by the Malaysian Government under the 1988 memorandum of understanding are made; how the rate of exchange between the United Kingdom and Malaysian currency is determined; and whether payments can be or have been deferred.
§ Mr. AitkenThis is a matter for the customer and the supplier.
§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what occasions under the 1988 memorandum of understanding the Malaysian Government have rejected the recommendation of contractors put forward by GEC or British Aerospace.
§ Mr. AitkenThe choice of supplier is a matter for the customer. My Department does not make such recommendations.