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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 November 2018. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iran: Tanks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on paying to the Government of Iran funds relating to the purchase of Chieftain tanks through International Military Services.

Answer

It would not be appropriate for the Government to comment on this issue as it is the subject of ongoing litigation initiated by the Iranian Ministry of Defence and Support for the Armed Forces against International Military Services Ltd.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
193478
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Arms trade Finance Tanks Iran
Link
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