§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to initiate investigations into allegations that United Kingdom-registered companies have(a) built armanent manufacturing factories in the former Yugoslavia and (b) provided arms and military equipment to Serbia contrary to internationally agreed embargoes.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have no information concerning allegations that United Kingdom companies have been involved in the construction of armaments factories in the former Yugoslavia.
Investigation of alleged breaches of internationally agreed embargoes on the supply of arms and military equipment to Serbia and Montenegro is a matter for the commissioners of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. They will decide what, if any, action would be appropriate in the light of available information.