HC Deb 05 March 1996 vol 273 cc153-4W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Prime Minister if he will set out Her Majesty's Government's definition of lethal and non-lethal military equipment as used in the consideration of export control licences. [18552]

The Deputy Prime Minister

I have been asked to reply.

Any defence equipment which was designed to kill would clearly fall within the category of lethal equipment. Other equipment has to be considered individually according to its nature and specifications.

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