HL Deb 01 August 1978 vol 395 cc1285-6WA
Lord CHITNIS

asked Her Majesty's Government:

To what extent, if any, they have sought assurances from the Government of Indonesia that the Hawk trainer/ ground attack aircraft about to be supplied to that Government by British Aerospace will not be used in further external aggression against the people of East Timor.

Lord GORONWY-ROBERTS

As my honourable friend stated in another place on the 19th July, we took account of all likely circumstances before agreeing to the sale. These are trainer aircraft which are neither equipped nor suitable for offensive use.