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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 5 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2022. It was answered by Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 September 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Russia: Defence Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department has taken to prevent British technology from being used in Russian radars and missile systems; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government reviews all licence applications for the export of UK-manufactured military and dual-use equipment against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, including an assessment of any risk that the items will be diverted to an undesirable end-user or for an undesirable end-use. In addition, the UK ensures its arms exports are compliant with the Arms Trade Treaty, and international trade sanctions. Restrictions on the export of military and dual use goods will also make it more difficult for Russia to access this technology.

The Ministry of Defence is an advisory Department to the Department of International Trade on the export licence assessment process, and assesses the risk of such exports against our defence capability and national security, as well as the risk of diversion. The Government works hard to ensure that sensitive classified defence technologies have the necessary protections in place.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47390
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Defence equipment Export controls Technology Russia
Link
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