§ Mr. MacShaneTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) which Arab or middle east countries have been the subject of arms export licence refusals in 1993 on the grounds of internal oppression or regional security;
(2) which countries in Europe or the former Soviet Union have been the subject of arms export licence refusals in 1993 on the grounds of internal oppression or regional security;
(3) which countries in Asia have been the subject of arms export. licence refusals in 1993 on the grounds of internal oppression or regional security.
§ Mr. Ian Taylor[holding answers 19 December 1994]: Export licence applications for arms may be refused for a number of reasons and these questions could only be answered at disproportionate cost. The annual report of the Export Control Organisation will, however, be available shortly and will give some details of licences refused by destination and classification of goods. A copy of that report will be placed in the Library of the House and I will also arrange for the hon. Member to receive a personal copy.