Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Truscott (Labour) on Thursday, 29 March 2007.

Iran: Export Credit Guarantees

Question: Further to the Written Answers by Lord Truscott on 19 March (WA 167) and Lord Sainsbury of Turville on 7 November 2006(WA 125–6) on export credit guarantees for Iran, which companies approached the Export Control Organisation for advice; and what advice was given in each case.

Answer: The Export Control Organisation deals with applications for export or trade licences and requests for advice as to whether such licences are required. I cannot, however, release information about requests for ECO advice, or advice provided, as it is commercially confidential. I can, however, say that all requests for adviceon whether licences are required in relation to Iranare given full and careful consideration. All licence applications are rigorously assessed against the consolidated EU and national arms export licensing criteria. Where the Government believe that the proposed export would contravene any of the criteria, they will refuse the application.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2912; 690 c316-7WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Iran: Export Credit Guarantees
Tuesday, 7 November 2006
Written questions
House of Lords; Iran: Export Credit Guarantees
Monday, 19 March 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Arms trade Export controls Export credit guarantees Iran
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