§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has had from South African police on the 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 what his response was. [71565]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 16 February 1999]The Ministry of Defence has not received any representations from the South African police or other authorities on this matter. This is a matter for Customs and Excise. I refer my hon. Friend to the response given by my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary on 8 February 1999,Official Report, column 22.