HC Deb 21 April 1980 vol 983 c37W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Lord Privy Seal what recent discussions he has had with the United States of America regarding the supply of arms to the Irish Republican Army; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Ian Gilmour

There is continuing contact with the United States authorities and we strongly endorse the efforts which they are making to check the supply of weapons to the IRA.,