China (Arms Sales)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 January 1979.

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Photo of Dr David Owen Dr David Owen , Plymouth, Devonport 12:00, 17 January 1979

As I have made clear on previous occasions, our aim is to develop a balanced relationship with China covering the political, trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural fields. We see the sale of some defensive equipment as a natural part of this relationship.