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Mr. Dalyell
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs at what time the telegram from Her Majesty's ambassador in Lima, of the press conference held in Lima by President Belaunde Terry on 2 May 1982, sent at 01.44 Greenwich mean time on 3 May 1982 was received in London; at what time it was available in a form suitable for assessment by Ministers and officials; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Renton
The telegram was received in London by 0200 GMT on 3 May, and was processed immediately in the normal way under the arrangements that were in place during the conflict.