HL Deb 10 February 1997 vol 578 c3WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in the light of (a) their disapproval of the possible purchase of anti-aircraft/anti-missile missiles from Russia by the Government of Cyprus; (b) the presence in Turkish-occupied Cyprus of Turkish armed forces, including tanks; and (c) Turkish suppression of the Kurdish minority in Turkey, they will discuss with the Governments of France, Germany and the United States the propriety of allowing firms to tender for a reputed $3 billion order from Turkey for 800 battle tanks.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We have no plans to do so. Any British application to export battle tanks to Turkey would be considered in the light of established criteria, including the UN, EU and OSCE guidelines to which we are committed.