BAE Systems: Saudi Arabia

Mr. Moore
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what requests she and her Department have received from the United States Administration for co-operation in the US Department of Justice’s investigation into the Al Yamamah arms deal; and if she will make a statement.

Meg Hillier
I can confirm that the Home Office has received a request for assistance from the USA in respect of corruption allegations concerning BAE Systems. The request will be dealt with in accordance with the bi-lateral treaty on mutual legal assistance between the UK and the USA. It would be inappropriate to comment further.