Royal Ulster Constabulary (United States Arms Embargo)

HC Deb 17 June 1980 vol 986 cc493-4W

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Lord Privy Seal when representations were last made to the Government of the United States of America about the embargo on the supply of arms to the Royal Ulster Constabulary; and what answer has been received.

Sir Ian Gilmour

In December last year, during the visit to Washington by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister. The United States Administration's review of our request for these arms continues.