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Written question asked by Ruth Cadbury (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Arms Trade: Export Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the Written Statement of 8 December 2021, HCWS449 on Trade Policy Update, whether her Department has undertaken an impact assessment on the recent changes announced to UK arms export control.

Answer

On the revised Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, no impact assessment was carried out as we do not expect the changes to have a significant impact on the level of arms exports.

An impact assessment was carried out on the proposed changes to the Military End-Use Control. The assessment concluded the changes would have a minimal impact on legitimate trade while allowing the Government to prevent exports of otherwise non-controlled items that pose threats to national security, international peace and security, and human rights in embargoed destinations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100569
Session
2021-22
Related items
Trade Policy Update
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Written statements
House of Commons
Arms Trade: Export Controls
Thursday, 3 February 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Arms trade Export controls
Link
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