ARM SALES

Early day motion 812, tabled 6 February 2002 by Harry Cohen (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House notes that there have been numerous and highly credible allegations made of large commission payments made to individuals in Saudi Arabia as part of the Al-Yamamah arms sales to that country; is concerned that the 1992 National Audit Office report into the Al-Yamamah arms sales has been kept secret; further notes that other allegations have been made that Osama bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda network have received substantial funds from individuals in Saudi Arabia; desires reassurances that the commission payments have not ended up in the hands of international terrorists; calls for publication of the 1992 National Audit Office Report; and believes that transparency in arrangements for arms sales creates a safer and more stable world.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 12, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.