§ 39. Mr. Ian Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations have been made by the South African Prime Minister on the supply of spare parts to South African naval forces under the terms of the Simonstown Agreement; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. LloydIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there is widespread misunderstanding on this issue and that it is generally thought that we have failed to observe in specific terms a specific agreement? If that is not so, will he take an early opportunity to make it clear?
§ Mr. MasonI assure the hon. Gentleman that we are supplying the South African Navy with spares required for repairs for ships that we have supplied to it in recent years.