New Clause 2 - Licensed production overseas
Export Control Bill
11:00 am
Ms Vera Baird (Redcar, Labour)
The hon. Member for Twickenham has provoked discussion of this issue. My interest comes about because Redcar, which I represent, contains the port at which the Iraqi supergun was stopped. Many of my constituents are actively engaged in campaigns because of their great concern about the arms trade. Licensed production is the issue that has prompted the most substantial contribution to my postbag since I was elected. I shall, therefore, listen to the Minister's explanation with a genuine desire to report back to the many anxious and interested people in my constituency.