§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement about the machinery which will be put in place to ensure that her Department is able to make representations to other departments on the impact on development of the sale of military equipment to developing countries(a) in general terms and (b) in respect of specific export licence applications. [2275]
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§ Clare ShortAs my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary announced on 22 MayHansard column 135, we have initiated the urgent review of the detailed criteria used in considering licence applications for the export of conventional arms. This review will include the role of all Departments involved, including my own Department. This new criteria will be made available to the House when the review is complete.
§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement about the steps she will take to ensure that assistance provided by her Department is not linked to the sale of military equipment to that country. [2276]
§ Clare ShortThis Government will never link sales of military equipment to the provision of British development assistance, either directly or indirectly.