HC Deb 09 December 1996 vol 287 cc29-30W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about exports of armoured vehicles to Indonesia. [8636]

Mr. Lang

I have authorised the issue of licences to Alvis for the export of a further 50 armoured vehicles, and their associated equipment, to Indonesia. The decision has been made following consultation with the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in the light of the established and internationally agreed criteria for military exports.

Mr. Waterson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about the export of armoured vehicles to the Indonesian police force. [8635]

Mr. Lang

I have authorised the issue of an export licence to Procurement Services International Ltd. for a variety of police vehicles. The licence includes seven Tactica water cannon and associated equipment. This decision has been made following consultation with the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the light of the established and internationally agreed criteria for military exports.