§ Sir Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what circumstances a transfer of military goods is classed as eligible for Crown Immunity rather than constituting a disposal sale; and if he will make a statement. [164907]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 31 March 2004]: Letters of Crown Immunity are sought for the export of strategically controlled goods for exhibition overseas, for demonstration to foreign Governments and in connection with the repair or modification of Crown owned equipment. It is no longer the practice of the MOD's Disposal Services Agency (DSA) to undertake the export of surplus goods it has sold in this manner. The purchasing customer will take ownership of the goods in the UK and arrange their export under licence.