Arms to Iraq? Business as usual

Article Abstract:

The House of Commons debate on the selling of machine tools to Iraq reveals that government was operating normally when Matrix Churchill were granted export licences. Freedom of manoeuvre is important and guidelines, rather than regulations, are settled to allow interpretation in individual cases. The loss of trade, jobs, intelligence and contact with a Middle Eastern regime had to be considered. President Saddam feared rescheduling of his debt so he used his arsenal to try to acquire Kuwait to pay for it.

Middle East, Weapons industry

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Can John Major's government succeed?

Article Abstract:

The British government of 1992/3 is not held in public esteem. A more detached approach to the EC would help. The exit from the European Monetary System demonstrated the failure to control inflation. Mistakes before Black Wednesday could be rectified. Signs of recovery should be portrayed in a way to increase confidence. Prime Minister John Major should demonstrate that he leads a revitalised government. The government should operate realistically rather than pursue its doctrine regardless.

Economic policy, United Kingdom. Parliament, Major, John

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Let the spectacle commence

Article Abstract:

Lord Justice Scott headed the inquiry into the export of arms and dual-use technology to Iran, and the Matrix Churchill case. The inquiry does not explicitly refer to the security or intelligence agencies which had informers at Matrix Churchill. The non-statutory inquiry reports to the Department of Trade and Industry, although an interdepartmental committee was responsible. It is not established under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act 1921 but open testimony will be given.

Reports, Scott

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