HC Deb 14 November 1996 vol 285 c285W
Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the findings contained in the UN report relating to arms smuggling to Rwandan Hutus based in Zaire with particular reference to the role of United Kingdom companies in supplying arms. [3801]

Dr. Liam Fox

Inquiries by HM Customs and Excise, the appropriate investigating authority, undertaken as a result of earlier allegations that United Kingdom companies may have been involved in arms supplies to Rwanda groups, have not produced evidence to support criminal proceedings against any United Kingdom company or individual. HM Customs and Excise are in contact with the United Nations about their report and will provide details in response to appropriate requests.

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