HC Deb 19 May 1986 vol 98 cc47-8W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he takes to publicise in the United Kingdom, or cause his officials to publicise or use in the United Kingdom, the United States export denials list; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

None. British companies which appear on the list in the course of legitimate trading should contact the Department of Trade and Industry.

Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what status he accords to the United States export denials list in the United Kingdom in relation to its use by his officials; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on 27 March at column 537 and to the replies given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Trade on 27 March and 21 April at columns 611 and 8–9.