HC Deb 29 October 2002 vol 391 cc774-5W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has had following the recent award of an export licence for F-16s to Israel; and if she will make a statement. [77055]

Nigel Griffiths

The Export Control Organisation has received representations regarding the grant of export licences for parts, sub-systems and components to the USA for incorporation into the F-16 aircraft from a number of different sources, including Members of Parliament, exporters and the general public. No UK export licences have been issued for the export of F-16 aircraft to Israel.