(1) With reference to the 2008 annual report of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee, (a) what is the (i) type, (ii) quantity and (iii) total value of the conventional weapons donated to Madagascar, (b) what was the (i) purpose and (ii) date of export of these weapons, (c) what is the name of the person who authorised the deal and (d) on what date(s) was the deal (i) authorised and (ii) ratified; (2) whether it is the Government’s policy to donate conventional weapons to countries in conflict and instability; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?