§ Mr. Steenasked the Prime Minister whether Her Majesty's Government remain satisfied that there has been no serious cause for concern about the sale of arms by Israel to Argentina.
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§ The Prime MinisterThe Israeli Government are well aware of our concern over reports of such sales. On 28 June they reaffirmed the general assurances which they have given us on arms supplies. We shall continue to follow up as necessary reports of arms supplies reaching Argentina from any source.
§ Mr. Steenasked the Prime Minister what steps Her Majesty's Government have taken to monitor the sale of arms to Argentina by third countries during the Falklands operation; and if she will list the countries about which she has clear evidence of supply of arms to Argentina.
§ The Prime MinisterWe have contacted over 40 countries on this question. The great majority have been extremely co-operative, providing valuable information and taking effective action to prevent private and official sales. Details of such contacts must remain confidential if our efforts and those of others are to continue to be effective.