HC Deb 17 July 1980 vol 988 cc669-70W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he has completed his review of the embargo on the supply of naval vessels and spare parts for the Daring Class destroyers to Chile; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

The review of the embargo has not yet been completed.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will take steps to ascertain which members of the EEC impose an embargo on the supply of naval vessels to Chile; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

I am not aware that any of our European partners operate an embargo on the supply of naval vessels to Chile.