Written question asked by Lord Kirkhill (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 May 1997. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 15 May 1997.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Statement on exceptions permitted to the embargo on sale of arms to Argentina for the supply of equipment to Argentine UN peacekeeping forces. - Includes fact that the Govt agreed to allow the limited supply of nine anti-riot vehicles for use by the Argentine contingent of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

580 c1WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Arms trade Cyprus Armoured fighting vehicles Exports Peacekeeping operations Weapons Sanctions Argentina