HC Deb 27 January 1986 vol 90 cc367-8W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will maintain the embargo on arms sales to Israel until that country has withdrawn its forces from neighbouring countries.

Mrs. Chalker

We imposed restrictions on arms sales to Israel in direct response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. We welcomed Israel's decision to withdraw, but are disappointed by the residual Israeli presence on Lebanese territory. Our policy is kept under review.

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