Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 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 the Government's policy is on export controls for items on the military and dual-use list to (a) Iraqi Interim Authority and (b) the future Government of Iraq; if the Government has discussed the matter with (i) the USA, (ii) the EU and (iii) the UN; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's policy is on export controls for items on the military and dual-use list to (a) Iraqi Interim Authority and (b) the future Government of Iraq; if the Government has discussed the matter with (i) the USA, (ii) the EU and (iii) the UN; and if he will make a statement. [110392] Mr. Rammell: The Government favours lifting of sanctions on Iraq as soon as possible. There may be a requirement for some restriction on supply of military and dual-use equipment for some time. We are in intensive discussions on the range of issues related to sanctions-lift with the US, with EU partners and with the United Nations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 110392; 405 c726W;405 c724W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Arms trade Defence equipment Iraq Export controls EU action United Nations USA Sanctions Dual use goods and technologies
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