HL Deb 21 July 1997 vol 581 cc142-3WA
Lord Judd

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which departments are involved and will be consulted in the review announced on 22 May of detailed criteria governing the export of conventional arms worldwide.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)

The following departments are involved in the review of the detailed criteria used in considering licence applications to export conventional arms:

  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Department of Trade and Industry
  • Department for International Development
  • HM Customs and Excise
  • HM Treasury
  • Export Credits Guarantee Department
  • Cabinet Office