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Written question asked by Roger Godsiff (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2016 (named day). It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 21 March 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Arms Trade: Saudi Arabia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answers of 11 February and 2 March 2016 to Questions 27077 and 28765, if he will commission a review of the legality of arms sales to Saudi Arabia which takes account of all recent representations on that matter.

Answer

Her Majesty’s Government is satisfied that we are not in breach of our international obligations. A licence will not be issued, to Saudi Arabia or any other destination, if to do so would be inconsistent with any provision of the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. On that basis there are no plans to commission a review of the legality of arms sales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30457
Session
2015-16
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Link
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