§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his letter of 16 June to the US Defense Secretary; and what implications this has for future Government policy. [182390]
§ Mr. HoonWe are working with the United States Administration to secure the necessary legislative approval to give effect to an exemption for the United Kingdom from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations as soon as possible. We remain in close contact with the Administration on this and look forward to its successful conclusion.