Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 1991. It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 1991.

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Written question

Question

Whether HMG will use their best endeavours to dissuade USSR from selling MI 17 attack helicopters to military govt of Burma, in view of probable use of such aircraft for genocidal purposes - We maintain a ban on arms sales to Burma & will actively urge other govts to do same

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

528 c69WA

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Arms trade Exports Helicopters USSR Myanmar