HC Deb 14 December 1982 vol 34 c62W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether Her Majesty's Forces were aware that the Argentine aircraft carrier "25 de Mayo" was at sea at any time between 2 April and 25 April;

(2) what was the point of closest approach of the Argentine carrier "25 de Mayo" to the maritime or total exclusion zone before 2 May;

(3) for how long continuously HMS "Conqueror" had the "General Belgrano" in her sights or in any other form of contact.

Mr. Wiggin

It would not be in the public interest to disclose the extent of our knowledge of Argentine naval activity.