§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Prime Minister if he will set up a Government inquiry into the sales of weapons of torture by British companies to states where Amnesty International has documented torture.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government give careful consideration to proposals for the export of weapons. In considering such proposals, special care is taken over the political and military implications of allowing consignments to go overseas. Particular attention is paid to countries with poor human "right"s records, where equipment might be used for internal repression. I do not therefore believe there is any need for a Government inquiry.