Computer Contracts (Iraq)

HC Deb 19 March 2003 vol 401 cc765-6W

Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what export regulations apply to the computer and computer maintenance contracts between ICL/Fujitsu and the Government of Iraq; when approvals have been given; and if she will make a statement. [102870]

Nigel Griffiths

The export of computers, and goods required for their maintenance, from the UK to Iraq is controlled under the provisions of the Export of Goods (Control) (Iraq and Kuwait Sanctions)Order 1990. In

Mr. Morley

Licensed fur farm businesses, which closed down after the Fur Farming (Prohibition)Act 2000 received Royal Assent, will be able to claim compensation. A compensation scheme will be drawn up under the Act to provide payment for certain categories of loss.