§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what investigations are taking place into an incident in May 1998 involving a cargo of military equipment flown from RAF Manston destined for South Africa which failed to reach its destination; and if he will make a statement. [68236]
§ Mrs. RocheI have been asked to reply.
The investigation of alleged breaches of United Kingdom export controls is a matter for HM Customs & Excise. It is not normal practice to comment publicly about the existence or nature of such investigations.