HL Deb 01 March 1999 vol 597 cc167-8WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

For what items of controlled production equipment/technology or controlled components or sub-assemblies export licences are currently required before a United Kingdom company can conclude an agreement for production in a third country. [HL1096]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)

Production equipment and technology, components and sub-assemblies whose export from the UK is subject to control are set out under a range of headings in the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1994, as amended, the Dual-Use & Related Goods (Export Control) Regulations 1996, as amended, and Council Decision 94/942/CFSP, as amended (which has effect through Council Regulation (EC) 3381/94). While a valid export licence is needed for the export of controlled goods or technology, exporters are not required to obtain one before they conclude an agreement for production overseas.