Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 December 2005. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Zirconium Silicate (Iran)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether an export of zirconium silicate from the UK to Iran requires an export licence.

Answer: [holding answer 6 December 2005]: Zirconium silicate may be controlled under entry 1C234 of the EC Regulation, as follows:"““Zirconium with a hafnium content of less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight, as follows: metal, alloys containing more than 50% zirconium by weight, compounds, manufactures thereof, waste or scrap or any of the foregoing. Note: 1C234 does not control zirconium in the form of foil having a thickness of 0.10mm or less.””"Additionally, its export may potentially be controlled, on a case by case basis, where the goods are to be used in connection with a WMD programme.

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