HC Deb 27 January 1995 vol 253 c449W
Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the sale of Hawk aircraft to Indonesia.

Mr. Freeman

It is Government policy to support the sale of British defence equipment overseas wherever this is compatible with our political, strategic and security interests, and does not conflict with our international obligations. In the case of the Hawk sales to Indonesia, an important factor in our consideration was the assurances that we received from the Indonesian Government that the aircraft will not be used for purposes of internal security.