§ Dr. TongeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what action her Department is taking following the G8 summit regarding export control of firearms. [43726]
§ Mrs. RocheAs part of an action plan agreed in the G8 Lyons firearms sub-group and endorsed by the G8 summit, to help combat the illegal manufacture of, and trafficking in firearms, their parts, components and ammunition, G8 members agreed to
establish or maintain an import/export and in-transit licensing or similar authorisation regime for the international transfer of firearmsrespectively. The UK will continue to maintain its current licensing regime and, in its dealings with other states on export control matters, where relevant, will encourage them to establish their own regimes. The Department will also work with other relevant Government agencies to combat the threats posed by illegal manufacture and trafficking in firearms and in its dealings with manufacturers, dealers, importers and exporters seek to obtain their support and co-operation in this endeavour.