HC Deb 14 June 1984 vol 61 c536W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many South African security personnel accompanied Mr. P. W. Botha on his visit to the United Kingdom on 1 and 2 June; what was the nature of their duties; and if they were armed.

Mr. Hurd

During his visit to this country on 2 June Mr. Botha was accompanied by one South African security officer; his role was to liaise with the Metropolitan police about security arrangements for the visit; he was not armed.