§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he intends to take any action in relation to the attempt to place exports from the United Kingdom by Systime plc under the control of a foreign power; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChannonThe export of goods from the United Kingdom by any company is subject to control by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under United Kingdom law as set out in the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1981, as amended.