§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to make the Ministry of Defence the licensing authority in respect of weapons and goods licensable under the military list. [17207]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the speech made by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on 26 February,Official Report, columns 589–604. The Department of Trade and Industry is to undertake a review of the current export control powers and procedures, following which a consultation paper will be produced.