§ Lord Mayhewasked Her Majesty's Government:
What discussions have been held with the Israeli Government since the General Election in Israel regarding arms sales, and with what result.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)There have been regular discussions between Israel and the United Kingdom on defence equipment since the lifting of the arms embargo in 1994. For reasons of commercial confidentiality, we are unable to provide details of the companies involved or contracts awarded.