HC Deb 04 May 1990 vol 171 c689W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will set up an inquiry into export licence applications and the way in which these are vetted within his Department.

Mr. Ridley

The administration of export licensing by my Department was thoroughly reviewed in 1988 and the need for changes to ensure that the controls remain effective, and are efficiently administered, is kept under continuous study.