HL Deb 20 February 1997 vol 578 c60WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What arrangements they now have in place to ensure that their overseas programme is never directly or indirectly related to arms deals.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

Consistent with the Overseas Development and Co-operation Act 1980, the primary purpose of all development assistance budget spending is developmental. All projects must pass the usual tests of developmental soundness. Arms deals never have any connection, direct or indirect, with the provision of British development assistance.