§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what discussions he has held with the Secretary of State for International Development regarding increases in overall weapons capability of(a) India and (b) Pakistan between December 2001 and June 2002; [65430]
(2) what discussions he has held with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding increases in the overall weapons capability of (a) India and (b) Pakistan between December 2001 and June 2002; [65449]
(3) what discussions he has held with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs regarding increases in the overall weapons capability of (a) India and (b) Pakistan between December 2001 and June 2002. [65429]
§ Mr. HoonIn light of the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, I have discussed the weapon capabilities of India and Pakistan with Cabinet colleagues on several occasions during the period in question.