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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Friday, 12 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Alan Mak (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

UAV Engines: Exports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if her Department will make an assessment of the likelihood of the presence of (a) engines and (b) engine parts produced by UAV Engines, Staffordshire, in the Hermes 450 drone used in the strikes on World Central Kitchen vehicles.

Answer

We continue to monitor the situation in Israel and Gaza closely but are not commenting on specific licences.

All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria. The UK operates one of the most robust and transparent export control regimes in the world.

We are carefully reviewing initial findings of Israel’s investigations into the killing of World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers.

The findings of the inquiry must be published in full and followed up with a wholly independent review to ensure the utmost transparency and accountability.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21314
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Engines Exports Israel Unmanned air systems UAV Engines
Link
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