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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 which UK agencies are investigating the circumstances relating to the interception by the Bulgarian authorities at the beginning of September of a truck travelling from the UK to Iran, containing zirconium silicate; and whether these investigations are (a) separate from and (b) in conjunction with investigations by the Bulgarian authorities; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

[holding answer 6 December 2005]: Investigation of alleged breaches of UK export controls are the responsibility of HM Revenue and Customs. However I believe the goods in question were not controlled under UK export controls and did not therefore require an export licence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34701; 440 c1677W;440 c1677W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Bulgaria Exports Iran Zircon
Link
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