Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 1990. It was answered by Nicholas Ridley (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 1990 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether officials of DTI made any statement or communication to press prior to 18 April indicating that DTI did not think it likely that pipes impounded on Teeside by HM's Customs were for military purposes; what response DTI gave to hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Sir H. Miller) when he approached them about Iraqi contract. - (holding answer 23 April 1990).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

171 c387W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Correspondence Arms trade Defence equipment Exports Iraq Export controls Members Newspaper press Pipelines Miller, Hal