§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what success Her Majesty's Government have had in discouraging its allies from supplying arms to Argentina.
§ Mr. PattieWe continue to make our views on the supply of arms to Argentina known to our allies, but the results of our discussions must remain confidential between the Governments concerned.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether Her Majesty's Government have raised with the West German Government their permission for trials of the Argentine Type TR 700 submarine Santa Cruz in German waters.
§ Mr. PattieNo. Sea trials prior to handover form an integral part of the sale of any naval vessel. The West German Government are already well aware of our views on the sale of arms to Argentina.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the implications for the defence of the Falklands of the purchase by Argentina (a) from Israel of adapted Mirage V Mesher aircraft and (b) from Italy of two remote controlled MQ Chimango anti-submarine warfare aircraft.
§ Mr. PattieAs was made clear to the hon. Member on 23 July 1984 at column535, it would not be in the public interest to disclose our assessment of particular Argentine capabilities.