§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what time period Her Majesty's Customs is required to store details of sensitive technology export licences after permission for export has been granted.
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§ Mrs. Gillian Shephard[holding answer 29 November 1991]: Export licences are examined and endorsed, but not retained by Customs and Excise. Questions about their storage after this action are a matter for the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.