HC Deb 03 June 1965 vol 713 c250W
51. Mr. Buchan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what action he proposes to take to prevent the sale to South Africa, by an American-controlled British firm, of lorries which are capable of conversion to armoured vehicles.

Mr. Jay

None. These vehicles are not military vehicles and therefore do not fall within the scope of the embargo announced by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 17th November.

Mr. Ennals

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to prevent the export to South Africa of Vauxhall Bedford four-wheel drive lorries for use by the South African Defence Forces, as this is in conflict with the terms of the United Nations Security Council Resolution of 3rd December, 1963.

Mr. Jay

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I have just given to my hon. Friend the Member for Renfrew, West (Mr. Buchan).