HC Deb 31 October 1983 vol 47 cc276-7W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his discussions with the United States Government on the report of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the circumstances of the sale of heavy water to Argentina.

Mr. Luce

We were aware of the impending sale by West Germany of United States-origin heavy water to Argentina, and are satisfied with the safeguards requirements placed on it.