HC Deb 22 November 1982 vol 32 cc334-5W
Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Prime Minister if she will discuss with the United Kingdom's North Atlantic Treaty Organisation partners a collective policy of not providing North Atlantic Treaty Organisation codification for weapons and equipment supplies to the Republic of South Africa.

The Prime Minister

There is no need for this. Prior to the establishment of the arms embargo only the United Kingdom was authorised to provide such information. Since then the United Kingdom has strictly upheld the embargo and no NATO information has been supplied to South Africa.

Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Prime Minister if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government not to make available to South Africa, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation codification for arms and equipment supplies.

The Prime Minister

It remains Her Majesty's Government's policy not to provide the South African Government with details of the NATO codification system.