HL Deb 29 March 1999 vol 599 c3WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they will take on allegations that three Russian firms broke United Nations sanctions on Iraq by selling components for the manufacture of surface-to-surface missiles and navigation equipment for fighters and anti-aircraft missiles. [HL1627]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We are aware of recent press allegations of Russian arms deals with Iraq but have seen no evidence to support these claims. We have discussed them with the Russians. They have denied the allegations and restated their commitment to upholding Security Council resolutions on Iraq.