Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what criteria are used to determine what constitutes a weapon, in respect of weapons export restrictions.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 23 April 1990]: The definition of a weapon for this purpose is that contained in the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1989 as amended.
§ Mr. Gordon BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what criteria the export of pipes and tubes were covered by the export control orders in 1988.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Export of Goods (Control) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987, No. 2070) listed goods subject to control in 1988.