HC Deb 03 February 1999 vol 324 c650W
Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the(a) military, (b) security and (c) police equipment exported to Saudi Arabia by British Aerospace as prime contractor for the Al-Yamamah agreement, that was exempt from export licence requirement. [68200

Mr. George Robertson

Al-Yamamah is a Government to Government programme for the supply of Tornado and Hawk aircraft, Minehunters, associated infrastructure and armaments, and support equipment, including spares. All supplies under this programme are exempt from export licensing.

Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many electro-shock batons were transferred via the United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia as part of the Al-Yamamah deal. [68221]

Mr. George Robertson

No electronic shock batons have been supplied under the Al-Yamamah programme.