§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Trade what checks exist on the sale of military equipment overseas by British companies; and how they affect the sale of arms to the Philippines.
§ Mr. MeacherThe Export of Goods (Control) Order 1970 requires that licences be obtained for the export from the United Kingdom of the military equipment listed in the order. Licence applications for arms, whatever the proposed destination, are subject to particularly close scrutiny, which invariably involves consultation with other relevant Government Departments.