Biological and Chemical Attacks

HC Deb 27 November 2002 vol 395 cc287-8W

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which countries in the middle east have purchased from the UK in the last 12 months protective clothing to guard against biological and chemical attack. [82549]

Nigel Griffiths

I have been asked to reply.

Such equipment may not be licensable, and since sales can fall through, even after a licence has been granted, the DTI does not hold records of such purchases.