Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 March 1999. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 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, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Wirral South, of 12th March 199 at 327 c399-400, on exports, what the role of British Trade International will be in respect of the promotion of the export of British nuclear technologies.

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Wirral, South (Mr. Chapman) of 12 March 1999, Official Report, columns 399-400, on exports, what the role of British Trade International will be in respect of the promotion of the export of British nuclear technologies. [78975] Mr. Fatchett: British Trade International will support the promotion of the export of British nuclear technologies, as Overseas Trade Services did in the past, in conformity with our export and non-proliferation obligations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 328 c563W; 78975
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Exports Nuclear power Technology British Trade International Trade promotion