§ Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which British companies have informed him of problems with the United States export regulations concerning high technology products.
§ Mr. ChannonIn general, companies which approach my Department with problems of this sort do so in confidence. It would not be appropriate to name such companies.
§ Mr. Batisteasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the average length of time taken to issue an export licence for high technology products in the last six months; and what was the comparable length of time taken in the previous six-month period.
§ Mr. ChannonThe time taken to process export licence applications ranges from a few days to several weeks depending on the destination, nature and quantity of the goods.