Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2003. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 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, pursuant to her Answer of 11th April 2003, 403 c460W, on arms exports, what independent assessments by computer security analysts her Department has sought on the levels of security and encryption required for computers used by those applying for arms licences;pursuant to her answer of 11 April 2003, Official Report, column 460W, on arms exports, whether there will be security protocols for the electronic transfer of information via intranets specifically to guarantee security when companies have global networks which extend to countries for which individual export licences have not been granted. (Questions printed separately in Daily Part).

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to her answer of 11 April 2003, Official Report, column 460W, on arms exports, what independent assessments by computer security analysts her Department has sought on the levels of security and encryption required for computers used by those applying for arms licences. [110539] Nigel Griffiths: Applicants for licences are responsible for the level of security in whatever form they choose to submit it. Appropriate advice will be given.

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