HC Deb 14 December 1998 vol 322 cc398-9W
Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received on deaths and injuries in demonstrations in Indonesia on 13 and 14 November. [63449]

Mr. Fatchett

We have received reports of at least 14 deaths of civilians and members of the security forces as a result of violence in Jakarta on 13 and 14 November. A large number of injuries have also been reported.

Ann Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received of British military equipment being used against demonstrators in Indonesia on 13 and 14 November; and if he will list the equipment involved. [63448]

Mr. Fatchett

We have received reports that some of the military equipment deployed by the Indonesian armed forces during the civil unrest in Indonesia on 13 and 14 November was UK-supplied. We have had no reports that equipment licensed since 1 May 1997 was used.