§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from the United States Government regarding the activities of the Iranian arms procurement team in London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonIt is not our policy to comment in detail on discussions with other Governments. We are in close regular contact with the United States authorities on all aspects of the Iran/Iraq conflict, including the supply of defence equipment. The activities of Iranian military procurement personnel based in London are the subject of close scrutiny; action would be taken were any evidence to come to light of infringement of our strict guidelines on the supply of military equipment from the United Kingdom to Iran and Iraq.