§ Paul FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government policy is on selling military equipment and armaments to China. [132223]
§ Mr. RammellThe sale of military equipment and armaments to China is covered by the EU embargo on the sale of arms to China. The Government's policy is based on the UK interpretation of this embargo. No sale can take place without an export licence. All export licence applications assessed on a case by case basis against the consolidated EU and UK arms export licensing criteria.
We would not approve the export of equipment where there is a clear risk it might be used for international aggression or which might be used for internal repression.