Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 May 2003. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003 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, which Government department is responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of arms licences (a) outside and (b) within the UK; and which civil servants are tasked with enforcement.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which Government Department is responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of arms licences (a) outside and (b) within the UK; and which civil servants are tasked with enforcement. [112365] Nigel Griffiths: Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials in overseas posts are asked to monitor goods exported under licence where appropriate. HM Customs and Excise are responsible for enforcement of UK export controls. Officials from the Export Control Organisation in the DTI monitor compliance with the terms of open export licences.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 112365; 405 c165W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Departmental responsibilities Arms trade Enforcement Export controls Monitoring
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk