§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to(a) reduce and (b) eliminate the flow of arms to states where they are likely to be used in the repression of civilians; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David DavisAll applications for licences to export defence equipment are subject to strict controls. They are considered case by case in the light of established criteria. These criteria include the guidelines
166Wfull time and how many part time in each British embassy in each European country; how many staff are employed full time and how many part time in each British consulate in each European country; and how the level of staff is determined in each case.
§ Mr. GoodladThe table gives details of United Kingdom-based staff slots in embassies and consulates in European countries, including service attaches and staff from other Government Departments and agencies. All are full time.
Staffing levels are assessed against the objectives and activities of posts; they are reviewed regularly by FCO inspectors.
agreed with European Union partners and in the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe. In particular, we do not export defence equipment which is likely to be used for internal repression.