HC Deb 09 July 2002 vol 388 cc850-1W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the arms fairs organised, supported and sponsored by his Department in each year since 1997, indicating the(a) name, (b) location and (c) cost to the Department and organisations attending each event. [65791]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the arms fairs that are to be organised, supported and sponsored by his Department in 2002 and 2003. [65792]

Dr. Moonie

Since September 1997 the Ministry of Defence no longer organises defence exhibitions.

However, in support of the Government's commitment to a strong United Kingdom defence industry, the Ministry of Defence undertakes a broad range of activities in support of the organisers of defence exhibitions. Normal marketing support to UK exhibitors is provided by the Defence Export Services Organisation, and other assistance includes helping the organisers ensure maximum exposure of UK products to potential customers by supporting officials' inward visits.

This year the MOD will participate in the Farnborough Airshow, which is a commercial event organised and run by the Society of British Aerospace Companies. In 2003, the MOD will participate in the Defence System and Equipment International exhibition, organised by Spearhead Exhibitions Ltd.

In addition to these events, DESO have either supported or currently expect to support the following shows: 2002

  • Aid & rade International, Switzerland
  • Pacific 2002, Australia
  • Asian Air, Singapore
    • 851W
  • DEFEXPOL, India
  • FIDEA, Chile
  • DSA Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Eurosatory, France
  • Africa Aerodef, South Africa
  • Defendory, Greece
  • Sofex, Jordan
  • Euronaval, France
  • Euronaval, Chile

2003

  • Avalon, Australia
  • Aero India, India
  • IDEX, Abu Dhabi
  • Aviation World Fair, USA
  • LAD, Brazil
  • IMDEX, Singapore
  • Paris Air, France
  • Aviation North America, USA
  • IDEF, Turkey
  • Kormarine, South Korea
  • Seoul Air, South Korea
  • Dubai Air, Dubai
  • LIMA, Malaysia.