Gentleman say whether progress payments have been made in respect of some of these additional aircraft which were to be supplied? It is fairly common knowledge that the South African Government would, in the years to come, have ordered submarines and other naval aircraft from this country. There is the prospect of a good many more aircraft of the same kind being supplied for the South African Government. The contract to supply 16 Buccaneer aircraft is … under review"? To turn to the statement itself, what is the meaning of the sentence: Is this, in effect, a unilateral denunciation of the Simonstown Agreement, because, if it were so interpreted by either party, there would be an immediate need for a debate in this House, and we should request it. Gentleman said that there would be no further export of arms to South Africa. The Prime Minister has made a statement which could have far-reaching implications, and I wish to ask him several questions, since it is important to elicit exactly what it means. These decisions bring the Government's policy into line with United Nations resolutions on this question, the latest of which was the Security Council resolution of 18th June. In other cases, when licences are revoked, fresh licences will be issued to the extent necessary to permit the execution of current contracts. Licences for the export of sporting weapons and ammunition will be revoked and shipment will be stopped forthwith. The Ministry of Defence will proceed with manufacturing agreements that have already been concluded, but not yet executed. Outstanding commitments by the Ministry of Defence will be fulfilled, but, as from today, no new contracts will be accepted for the supply of military equipment. The contract to supply 16 Buccaneer aircraft is still under review. It has now been decided that all outstanding licences should be revoked except where these are known to relate to current contracts with the South African Government. Since the Government took office no licences for the export of arms to SouthĪfrica have been issued. The Government have decided to impose an embargo on the export of arms to South Africa. Deputy-Speaker, I wish to make a statement.