HC Deb 08 April 1986 vol 95 c33W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what evidence he based his statement to the House of 25 March, Official Report, column 782, that the Libyans fired missiles at United States aircraft on 24 March; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

The answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to which my hon. Friend refers was based on the statement issued by the White House at 2200 hours on 24 March.