§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received about the use by the Zimbabwe Republic Police of tear gas from the UK; and if he will make a statement. [82259]
§ Mr. RammellI refer my hon. Friend to the reply given today (UIN 82568), to the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Mr. Oliver Letwin).
§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received of British-made tear gas being used in Zimbabwe against citizens. [82568]
§ Mr. RammellWe have received a report from Amnesty International in the UK about the alleged use by the Zimbabwean Police of British made tear gas against Zimbabwean students in November 2001. There has been a UK arms embargo on Zimbabwe since May 2000. We have urged Amnesty to pass any evidence to HM Customs and Excise, who are responsible for the enforcement of UK export controls.