HL Deb 18 February 1999 vol 597 cc92-3WA
Lord Lamont of Lerwick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Gilbert on 26 January (WA 139–140) saying that members of Her Majesty's Government have not been in discussion with General Pinochet since 1997, whether any officials have had such discussions with General Pinochet in that time.[HL895]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Gilbert)

I can confirm that government officials have not discussed defence export matters with Senator Pinochet since May 1997.