Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2003 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 action the Government takes to monitor the end-use of the dual-use equipment which was licensed for export to Iran during 2000 including toxic chemicals; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Government take to monitor the end-use of the dual-use equipment that was licensed for export to Iran during 2000, including toxic chemicals; and if he will make a statement. [127829] Mr. MacShane: The Government issued 3 export licences in 2000 for the proposed export of toxic chemical precursors to Iran for use in the oil industry. All were assessed rigorously against the consolidated criteria, which take account of the risk of diversion to undesirable end-users. Our overseas posts have standing instructions to report on any allegation of misuse of UK-origin equipment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 127829; 410 c284W;410 c324W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Arms trade Defence equipment Chemicals Export controls Monitoring Iran Dual use goods and technologies
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