HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 c477W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade why, in the light of the Prime Minister's statement that the four Rolls-Royce Avon jet engines currently held, in defiance of a court order, at Rolls-Royce, East Kilbride, belong to the Chilean Government, it is necessary to provide an export licence for their return.

Mr. Dell

The Export of Goods (Control) Order 1978 prohibits the export to any destination of certain goods, including aircraft engines, whether used or unused, except under the authority of a licence granted by the Secretary of State. These engines fall within the scope of the order and may be exported only under licence.