HC Deb 15 May 1981 vol 4 c351W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will give consideration to the reports of repression and systematic torture by the Government of Indonesia when considering the sale of arms to that country.

Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will take account of the systematic use of torture by the Indonesian Government when considering any requests for arms supplies by the Government.

Mr. Blaker

We do not have such reports relating to Indonesia. All relevant factors, including human rights considerations, are however, taken into account in reaching decisions on defence sales.

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