§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role British forces have played in the implementation of United Nations resolutions relating to economic sanctions against(a) Iraq and (b) Libya.
§ Mr. HanleyThe Armilla patrol has been operating to implement the United Nations arms and trade embargo against Iraq in the Gulf, and on occasions has also participated in the multinational interception force in the northern Red sea to relieve ships from other nations.
British forces have played no active role in enforcing economic sanctions against Libya.