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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord West of Spithead (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 14 May 2013.


Security: Fake Bomb Detectors

Question

My Lords, I had not intended to speak but that answer rather worried me. If UKTI were happy to give authority for these completely ludicrous bits of kit that do nothing whatever, it does not reflect well on our nation. As noble Lords have said, it was dangerous for people in-country. Is it not extremely worrying if UKTI gave some sort of approval, even just by saying, “Yes, we’re happy for this to happen”?

Answer

The noble Lord raises a very important issue but I think he misunderstood my answer. UKTI plays an important role within our department to promote exports world wide. It has exhibitions and trade shows. It does not endorse the sale of such items.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
745 c269 
Session
2013-14
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Bomb disposal Fraud Exports Export controls
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk