§ Mr. Cohenasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will describe the various elements involved in the verification of export licence applications involving weapons.
§ Mr. MaudeIn considering applications for export licences involving weapons, account is taken of the type of equipment, its proposed destination and the use to which it might be put. Applications must be supported by end-user certificates, international import certificates or evidence of the contract or order as appropriate.
A licence is not issued unless the Government are satisfied that the end user is acceptable and the end use will be as stated on the application.
It is not the practice to disclose the nature of the checks made.