§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Lord Privy Seal if the Government will seek assurances from the Indonesian Government that Hawk ground attack planes will in no circumstances be used in East Timor; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Mejesty's Government will seek assurances from the Indonesian Government that Hawk planes will, under no circumstances, be used in East Timor.
§ Mr. RidleyNo. All relevant factors are taken into account in reaching decisions on defence sales, but it is not practical to seek assurances about the use to which military equipment may be put.
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§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Lord Privy Seal what information he has about a new offensive by Indonesia against East Timor; and if he will take steps in the United Nations to call upon Indonesia to halt this offensive.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have no information of any major stepping up of military activity in East Timor.