HC Deb 24 February 1982 vol 18 cc439-40W
Mr. Speed

asked the Lord Privy Seal if, for the purpose of allowing the replacement by lease or purchase of the South African frigate "President Kruger", he will consider making an exception to Her Majesty's Government's policy on the supply of defence equipment to South Africa.

Mr. Luce

No. The United Nations arms embargo, which is legally binding on member States, prohibits the export of all arms and related material to South Africa.