Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 June 1999. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 June 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has, following the suspension of UN sanctions, to lift the national controls on the export of aircraft, aircraft parts and flight simulators to Libya; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to a press release and "Summary of Government Commitments regarding the Application of Strategic Export Controls" will be amended and updated versions placed in the Library and on the FCO Website.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has, following the suspension of UN sanctions, to lift the national controls on the export of aircraft, aircraft parts and flight simulators to Libya; and if he will make a statement. [86612] Mr. Tony Lloyd: The Government have decided to lift the controls on the export of aircraft, aircraft parts and flight simulators to Libya under the provisions of Dual-Use and Related Goods (Export Control) Regulations 1996, as amended. Legislation will be laid before the House shortly. This decision follows the suspension on 5 April of UN sanctions, which included a prohibition on the supply of any aircraft or aircraft components to Libya. The Foreign Office will issue a press release later today. The "Summary of Government Commitments regarding the Application of Strategic Export Controls" will be amended and updated versions placed in the Libraries of the House and on the FCO Website. The Department of Trade and Industry will issue a Notice to Exporters before the amending legislation takes effect.

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