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Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 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
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what funds have been held by the Defence Export Services Organisation in relation to the Al Yamamah defence contract since May 1997; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The financial arrangements of 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
143089; 461 c1992W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Saudi Arabia Project Al Yamamah BAE Systems
Link
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