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Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
If he will make it his policy that no further licences for the export of (a) armoured water cannon and (b) other riot control equipment, will be issued until the current inquiry is completed.
Answer

Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy that no further licences for the export of (a) armoured water cannon and (b) other riot control equipment, will be issued until the current inquiry is completed. [21408] Mr. Hanley: We shall continue to consider any such applications on their individual merits.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21408; 292 c980W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Export controls Riot control weapons