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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2011.


Export Control

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government which Minister in (a) the House of Lords, and (b) the House of Commons, has policy responsibility for (1) export control policy, and (2) the provisions of , the Re-Export Control Bill [HL]; what recent meetings each Minister has had about each, with whom, and on what date; and whether they will place in the Library of the House details of and minutes of each meeting.
Answer

I have responsibility for all aspects of policy for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. My honourable friend the Minister of State for Business and Enterprise has responsibility for export control. I keep in regular contact with him on a range of departmental issues. Information relating to these internal discussions and advice is not normally disclosed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12843; 731 c232WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Arms trade Export controls Ministerial duties
Legislation
Re-export Controls Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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