HC Deb 17 June 1982 vol 25 cc334-5W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Basildon of 9 June, Official Report, c. 140, what response he has received from the Government of the Republic of Ireland following representations made by Her Majesty's Government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

In response to expressions of Her Majesty's Government's disappointment at their attitude over European Community sanctions against Argentina and at some lack of consultation over Irish actions in the Security Council, the Irish authorities have explained their actions by reference to the Republic's established policy of neutrality.