HC Deb 05 March 1984 vol 55 cc475-6W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why, on 16 January, his Department refused the request originally made on 26 June 1983 by Desmond Rice and Arthur Gayshon, and Messrs Secker and Warburg to interview Rear Admiral Sir John Woodward and Commander Christopher Wreford-Brown, DSO, Royal Navy, about the sinking of the General Belgrano; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister said to the hon. Gentleman on 21 February 1984, the circumstances of the sinking of the General Belgrano have been set out both in this House and in another place. This request for interviews was accordingly declined.