§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) how many export licences have been granted for past and on-going exports of electrified fencing and barrier products designed to deliver electric shocks to people;
(2) what licensing requirements apply to the export of electrified fencing and barrier products designed to deliver electric shocks to people.
§ Mr. HeseltineElectrified fencing and barriers are not in themselves licensable under the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1994. Portable anti-riot devices for administering an electric shock or an incapacitating substance, and riot control vehicles electrified to repel boarders are controlled under the legislation. Details of the number of export licences approved for these controlled items could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.