§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry for how many years die Government propose to retain the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1970'made under section 1 of the Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act 1939; and whether modification Is contemplated to take account of economic changes since then.
§ Mr. ParkinsonI have been asked to reply.
The Export of Goods (Control) Order 1970 was superseded in July 1978 by the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1978 (SI 1978 No. 796) which consolidated amendments made in the intervening period. The 1978 443W Order has also been the subject of a number of amendments. Export controls are kept under review in the light of changing circumstances and controls are maintained only to safeguard essential national interests or to meet international commitments.