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Written question asked by Douglas Carswell (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 June 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Thursday, 21 June 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Project Al Yamamah

Question
(2) what requirement was laid down in the Al Yamamah contract on BAE to inform Ministers of payments made under the support services annexes of the contract; and if he will list all payments reported to Ministers as having been made under those provisions showing (a) the date, (b) the purpose and (c) the recipients of such payments.
Answer

[holding answers 19 June 2007]: Agreements reached under the Al Yamamah programme are confidential between the two Governments. I am withholding details as they would, or would be likely to prejudice international relations and harm the interests of the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142302; 461 c1992-3W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Saudi Arabia Project Al Yamamah BAE Systems
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk