AL YAMAMAH CONTRACT

Early day motion 1713, tabled 15 June 2007 by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 35 members.

That this House expresses serious concern at the decision to halt the Serious Fraud Office's inquiry into BAe Systems' business dealings in Saudi Arabia; believes that transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of arms export contracts is essential; notes the UK's international obligations on the prevention of bribery and the damage to the UK's international reputation caused by the closure of this inquiry in breach of those obligations; further notes that inquiries by hon. and right hon. Members in the House and through parliamentary questions have been largely evaded; and therefore calls on the Government to release all information relating to the Al Yamamah contract including the 1992 National Audit Office report and to launch a full public inquiry into the Government's role in the affair.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 25, Labour 7, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1.