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Shipping: Weapons

Asked by Liam ByrneLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 18 November 2024UIN 13413

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to review the export control licensing process for vessel based armouries.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

As with all export licences, the Department for Business and Trade keeps the licensing of the Maritime Anti-Piracy Sector under continual review.

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