§ Q125. Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister what notification Her Majesty's Government were given of United States plans for joint manoeuvres with the Argentine fleet; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are in regular wide-ranging contact with the United States Administration. A series of exercises between the United States navy and a number of South American countries has taken place annually for more than 20 years. According to Argentine press reports, Argentina has again decided not to participate this year.