Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 2005. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 21 July 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Export Control Organisation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) pursuant to the Answer of 13 June 2005, Official Report, column 78W, on the Export Control Organisation, through which mechanisms he will announce his decision on (a) the future of the Export Control Organisation and (b) whether to delegate authority to issue export licences to a private contractor; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: We have now reviewed the options for outsourcing the work of the Export Control Organisation. On the basis of a thorough analysis we have concluded that in this particular case, there are doubts about whether outsourcing the licensing function would achieve sufficient additional benefits. We have therefore decided not to proceed with outsourcing these activities. Industry and other interested parties are being informed of this conclusion through various channels.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13723; 436 c1927W;436 c1927W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Export Control Organisation
Thursday, 21 July 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; Export Control Organisation
Monday, 13 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Export Control Organisation