§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many UK firms that have traditionally manufactured over-sized cuffs and leg- irons been subjected to inspection and investigation by her Department in each year since 1997. [82944]
§ Nigel Griffiths[holding answer 26 November 2002]: The Export Control Organisation's Compliance Officers visit holders of open licences to establish that the conditions of these licences are being met. One firm that manufactures over-sized handcuffs was visited by Compliance Officers in 1997, 1998 and 1999.
Investigations into alleged breaches of UK export controls are the responsibility of HM Customs and Excise.