HC Deb 24 June 1975 vol 894 c90W
26. Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has made to NATO regarding co-operation with the defence forces of South Africa.

27. Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make representations to NATO to ensure that South Africa is excluded from defence information.

Mr. Mason

NATO does not co-operate with the defence forces of South Africa and has no plans to do so.

31. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on defence arrangements between the United Kingdom and South Africa.

Mr. Mason

As my right hon. Friend the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary explained in a Written Answer on 16th June, the Simonstown Agreements have been terminated. There are no special defence arrangements between the United Kingdom and South Africa.