§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many licences for the export of leg-irons, shackles and gallows were granted during 1988; and what were the destinations of goods to which licences were given.
§ Mr. Alan Clark[holding answer 9 February 1989]: It is our general policy not to issue licences for the export of leg-irons, shackles and gallows. No licences for such equipment were issued during 1988.