§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will investigate reports that two British companies have transported arms in breach of UN embargoes on arms exports to Sierra Leone and the Congo. [71566]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 16 February 1999]The investigation and prosecution of any alleged breaches of UK legislation implementing UN arms embargoes is a matter for the Commissioners of Customs and Excise. Anyone in possession of information which might suggest offences have been committed should make the material available to them.