§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he has taken since 12 October 1999 to restrain or restrict the export to Pakistan of military or dual-use goods for which a valid licence is in force. [106648]
§ Mr. Hain[holding answer 24 January 2000]: In view of the changed circumstances in Pakistan following the coup, case by case consideration of new licence applications for military or dual-use goods has taken time to process under our own strict criteria and the EU Code of Conduct. No new licences have been approved since 12 October. However, some exporters with valid licences agreed before then may have completed deliveries under these licences.
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§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received concerning the sale of British arms to Pakistan. [108879]
§ Mr. Hain[holding answer 8 February 2000]: We receive representations from a number of individuals and organisations about arms sales to many countries, including Pakistan. I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr. Cohen) on 20 January 2000, Official Report, column 578W.