HC Deb 03 March 1997 vol 291 cc478-9W
Mr. Cox

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the total value of British arms sales to overseas countries during 1996; and if he will make a statement. [17966]

Mr. Nelson

Information on UK trade in defence equipment is not yet available for 1996. Information for pervious years is published in "UK Defence Statistics" which is available in the Library of the House.