HC Deb 03 July 1986 vol 100 c644W
Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has as to the number of personnel assigned by British companies to the South African armed forces in persons per year, and as to the top-up pay being made to such personnel.

Mrs. Chalker

We are not aware of any instance of British companies assigning personnel to the South African armed forces.

Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to seek to stop British companies operating in South Africa from supplying personnel to the South African armed forces.

Mrs. Chalker

It is not our policy to restrict the freedom of individuals to work overseas.