§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1), pursuant to the reply of 29 November, Official Report, c. 104, what changes of course were made by the "General Belgrano" on 2 May.
(2) for what period on 2 May the "General Belgrano" was on a course between 010 degrees and 090 degrees.
§ Mr. BlakerThe "General Belgrano" made many changes of course throughout the day. It is not possible to give precise details, but her movements were consistent with the indications that she and her escorts posed a threat to the task force.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the "General Belgrano" or her escorts were fitted with Exocets; of which model; and having what range.
§ Mr. BlakerThe "General Belgrano" is believed not to have been fitted with Exocet, but her escorts were armed with Exocet MM38 missiles having a range of more than 20 miles.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any surface units of the task force were to the west of the "General Belgrano" when she was torpedoed.
§ Mr. BlakerNo.