Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 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, what representations she has had following the recent award of an export licence for F16s to Israel; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laurence Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has had following the recent award of an export licence for F-16s to Israel; and if she will make a statement. [77055] Nigel Griffiths: The Export Control Organisation has received representations regarding the grant of export licences for parts, sub-systems and components to the USA for incorporation into the F-16 aircraft from a number of different sources, including Members of Parliament, exporters and the general public. No UK export licences have been issued for the export of F-16 aircraft to Israel.

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