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Spain (Purchasing Mission)

Volume 649: debated on Tuesday 14 November 1961

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asked the Secretary of State for War what were the results of the negotiations for the purchase of arms conducted by the military mission from Spain; and whether permission was granted for the purchase of military vehicles still on the secret list which the military mission were allowed to inspect at the Army Fighting Vehicles Development Establishment at Chobham, Surrey.

A purchasing mission from Spain recently discussed the sale of vehicles with British firms, but no orders have so far been placed. No special facilities were requested or granted to this mission to inspect vehicles still on the secret list.