HC Deb 04 March 1999 vol 326 cc878-9W
Mr. Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received about the use of British-made water cannon against persons outside the Maspion electronics and plastics factory in Surabaya, East Java, on 17 February; and if he will make a statement. [74400]

Mr. Fatchett

We understand that Tactica water cannon was used in Surabaya on 17 February. These water cannon were licensed under the previous Administration. No water cannon have been approved for export under our Government.

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