Written question asked by Phyllis Starkey (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, to ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which open general export licences covering the export of goods on the Military List do not include Israel as a permitted destination. - Including fact that copies of all OGELs are placed in Library.

Answer: Dr. Starkey: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which Open General Export Licences covering the export of goods on the Military List do not include Israel as a permitted destination. [142238] Dr. Howells: Open General Export Licences (OGELs) allow the export of specified controlled goods by any company, removing the need for exporters to apply for an individual licence, provided the shipment and destinations are eligible and the conditions are met. At present, Israel is not a permitted destination on the following two OGELs covering the export of goods on the Military List: (i) Military components, and, (ii) Accompanied personal effects: sporting guns. Copies of all OGELs are placed in the Library of the House.

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