§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are employed in his Department in examining arms export licence applications. [97059]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 2 November 1999]: Thirty people are currently employed full time in my Department examining export and promotion applications for military and dual-use items, and around a further fifty are involved on a regular basis as part of their duties. In addition, other staff may become involved as required.