HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 c601W
Llew Smith

To ask the Prime Minister what recent discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart in respect of the sale of Hawk jets to India. [77223]

The Prime Minister

I last met the Indian Prime Minister on 12 October 2002. We discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. These covered a number of defence and security matters, including defence export opportunities. The Government continue to support the proposals that BAE Systems has made for the supply of Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft to India.

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