§ 36. Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on arms exports. [25467]
§ Mr. David DavisIt is our policy to support the sale of British defence equipment overseas where this is compatible with our political, strategic and security interests. We observe strict responsibility in our defence exports. We consider applications for licences to export defence equipment on a case-by-case basis in the light of established criteria including the international guidelines to which we are committed.