Written question asked by Jeff Ennis (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 March 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement about the supply of components for the repair and maintenance of military DROPS trailers used by the Irish contingent in KFOR.

Answer: Mr. Ennis: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the supply of components for the repair and maintenance of military DROPS trailers used by the Irish contingent in KFOR. [154447] Mr. Vaz: We are happy to approve an export licence for the supply of goods needed for the repair and maintenance of military DROPS trailers used by the Irish contingent of KFOR. The goods will assist KFOR in the valuable work they are doing reconstructing a peaceful Kosovo. The goods appear on the UK's Military List. UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1160 (1998) prohibits the sale or supply of arms and related material to the FRY. However, UNSCR 1244 (1999) provides that the prohibition imposed by UNSCR 1160 shall not apply to arms and related material for the use of the international civil and security presences in Kosovo.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154447; 364 c677W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Armed forces Arms trade Components Export controls Peacekeeping operations Repairs and maintenance Vehicles Kosovo KFOR
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