Mr. Andy StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on recent arms sales from the United States of America to Argentina; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe United States transaction referred o in press reports was arranged a long time ago. Although we were aware of it, we have no reason to believe that it will increase the threat to the Falkland Islands, or that it reflects any change in United States policy.
Since the lifting of its human-rights-linked arms embargo in 1983, the United States has supplied Argentina with routine equipment and spares. The United States Government are aware of our concerns.