HC Deb 15 December 1983 vol 50 cc542-3W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Prime Minister what steps have been taken to ensure that the British contingent in the Lebanon peace keeping force can operate effectively in self-defence.

The Prime Minister

The British contingent of the multinational force in Beirut is entitled to use its ground weapons in self-defence, and can seek air support in self-defence also.

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