§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if Her Majesty's Government have authorised the supply of spare parts to South Africa for Buccaneer aircraft sold during the 1960s.
§ Mr. PattieNo.
§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will conduct an investigation into the supply of spare parts to South Africa for Buccaneer aircraft in contravention of the United Nations mandatory arms embargo on South Africa.
§ Mr. PattieThe United Kingdom fulfils its obligations as regards the arms embargo against South Africa under Security Council Resolution 418. If there is any evidence of a breach of British law, Her Majesty's Government would fully investigate the matter.