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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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