(13009) Dd.532910 5m 10/69 G.W.B.Ltd. Gp.863

REFERENCES

Flag A 18 May 1979 Vol 967 Col 568/9

NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES

HARRIERS

1. I would refer my honourable Friend to my statement in the

House on eighteenth May. Whether or not the sale goes through

will depend on the outcome of commercial negotiations with

the Chinese Government.

OTHER DEFENCE SALES

2. The Government will consider the question of other defence.

sales to China as they arise.

POSSIBLE REACTIONS OF OUR ALLIES/THE SOVIET UNION SOUTH

3.

EAST ASIA COUNTRIES

In considering defence sales to China, as with defence sales

to any other country, the Government will bear in mind the

views of other governments concerned, particularly those of

our allies and countries in the area.

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