HC Deb 17 May 1984 vol 60 c225W
Q14. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister how many times contact was made and lost between HMS Conqueror and the General Belgrano between the first sighting made on 1 May 1982 and referred to in her letter of 4 April to the right hon. Member for Llanelli (Mr. Davies) and the sinking of the General Belgrano on 2 May; what were the reasons for the loss of contact on each occasion; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

The circumstances leading to the sinking of the Belgrano were described in my letter to the right hon. Member for Llanelli (Mr. Davies) of 4 April.