Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What Government representations have been made to the Indonesian authorities regarding the use of United Kingdom-supplied Scorpion for internal security purposes in the forthcoming Indonesian elections.

Answer: Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what Government representations have been made to the Indonesian authorities regarding the use of United Kingdom-supplied Scorpion for internal security purposes in the forthcoming Indonesian elections. [21406] Mr. Hanley: The Indonesian authorities have given us assurances that British-supplied military equipment will not be used against civilians. They are fully aware of the importance which the British Government attach to these assurances.

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