HC Deb 22 July 1986 vol 102 cc123-4W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish in the Official Report the criteria used in deciding whether to permit the export of military and para-military equipment under the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1985.

Mr. Butcher

In considering applications to export military and paramilitary equipment all relevant factors are taken into account, including the type of equipment, its proposed destination and the use to which it might be put.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the countries to which military and paramilitary equipment has been exported under the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1985 to the latest available date.

Mr. Butcher

It has been the practice of successive Governments not to supply details of exports of military and paramilitary equipment. However, total values of exports of defence equipment are contained in table 2.8 of volume II of The Defence Estimates 1986, a copy of which is available in the Library.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total value of military and paramilitary equipment which has been exported under the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1985 to the latest available date.

Mr. Butcher

An answer could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the working of the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1985; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

Yes.