§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the recent meeting of European Economic Community Heads of Government, what steps are now being taken to consult countries outwith the European Economic Community on the coordination of economic measures to be taken against South Africa; if he will list those countries which he is consulting or intends to consult; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will indicate which of those countries consulted about measures against South Africa have refused to join European Economic Community countries in coordinated action.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIn accordance with the decision by the European Council in The Hague on 27 June, consultations are proceeding with other industrialised countries on further measures which might be needed against South Africa. The details of these consultations are confidential.
§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will indicate, from information available to him, which countries have supplied any military weapons or equipment to South Africa in the last three years, notwithstanding the United Nations arms embargo.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe comply fully with the requirements of Security Council Resolution 418 (the UN Arms Embargo). It would not be proper for me to speculate whether other Governments are failing to do so. The UN Security Arms Embargo Committee is the forum for the investigation of alleged breaches.