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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Friday, 28 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 May 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 22 May 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Belarus

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment she has made of reports that Belarus has sold arms illegally to Iran.
Answer

The Government takes a close interest in all reports of arms transfers to and from countries whose current activities give rise to issues of potential concern. We are aware of media reports alleging Belarus has re-exported arms brought from Russia to Iran and are monitoring the situation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
446 c1413-4W;446 c1414W; 68196
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Arms trade Iran
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk