Written question asked by Bob Stewart (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iran: Tanks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to return the funds owed to the government of Iran for the purchase of Chieftain tanks through International Military Services which were never delivered.
- Answer
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This matter is being handled by International Military Services Limited (IMS). Negotiations are commerically sensitive and a confidentital matter between IMS and the Iranians.
The UK Government does not dispute the outcome of court hearings on this matter, but the current EU sanctions against the Iranian Ministry of Defence remain in force.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 41566
- Session
- 2016-17
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Arms trade Finance Tanks Iran
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- 2016-08-11 14:54:00 +0100
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