HC Deb 25 February 2002 vol 380 c690W
Vera Baird

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what contracts for UK defence exports are expected to be signed with(a) Pakistan and (b) India in 2002. [34079]

Dr. Moonie

[holding answer 11 February 2002]: The signing of contracts for UK defence exports is a matter for the commercial companies involved and their proposed customers.

Vera Baird

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what defence exports the Government is engaged in promoting to Pakistan. [34078]

Dr. Moonie

[holding answer 11 February 2002]: Details of commercial companies' marketing strategies and promotions are a matter for the companies involved. It does, however, remain Government policy to support the promotion of legitimate defence exports to Pakistan that are compatible with our export control criteria.