§ Mr. BreedTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from defence contractors regarding restrictions on moving armaments between EU countries; and if he will make a statement. [109084]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 1 May 2003]The Ministry of Defence has received a number of representations from defence contractors concerning secondary legislation to be enacted under the Export Control Act 2002.
The Government remain committed to ensuring that the new controls under the Act are brought into force with the minimum administrative burden, and to work with the defence industry to achieve this.
The Department of Trade and Industry has recently led a consultation exercise on the draft secondary legislation, and full consideration will be given to all replies.