§ Mr. Norman LambTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans he has to receive representations from non-governmental organisations as part of the interdepartmental discussions on156W Criterion 8 of the Consolidated Criteria relating to sustainable development being facilitated by his Office. [71536]
§ Ms. HewittI have been asked to reply. I apologise for the delay in replying. The interdepartmental discussions on improving procedures for assessing relevant export licence applications against criterion 8 of the consolidated EU and national arms export licensing criteria have already been completed. The results were published on 31 July 2002,Official Report, columns 309 12W.