§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) to which countries Her Majesty's Government 386W allow the export of plutonium compounds; what is the annual amount involved in weight and financial terms; and if he will make a statement;
(2) to which countries Her Majesty's Government allow the export of plutonium in metallic form; what is the annual amount involved in weight and financial terms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DeakinsPlutonium compounds and plutonium in metallic form are subject to export control to all destinations and licences are issued only in the light of national security and our international obligations. The particular information requested is confidential.