HC Deb 15 July 1982 vol 27 cc448-9W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has received from the Government of Israel about the capture of persons being trained in terrorism in Sidon, Lebanon, who were members of Irish Republican and terrorist organisations other than the Irish Republican Army; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

The Government have been in touch with the Israeli authorities over reports about the capture of IRA and other terrorists in Lebanon. The Israeli authorities have not been able to confirm such reports.

Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has obtained from the Government of Israel relating to evidence of Irish Republican and terrorist groups other than the Irish Republican Army being trained in terrorism in those areas of Lebanon at present controlled by the Israeli Government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

None.

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