This review has not yet been concluded. The outcomes of the review will be announced publically in due course.

Discussions with Clarion Defence and Security Limited on the review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) have commenced. These discussions have not yet been concluded and are unlikely to do so before the early summer of 2015. When complete, the MOU will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

The latest UK Defence export figures were published as official statistics on 8 July 2014. A link to the full dataset is below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-defence-and-security-export-figures-2013

An extract from the figures is below showing the value of UK Defence Exports (Based on orders) over the last 5 years.

Seven licences have been granted to UK companies for military-rated items in the last two years where the end-user was named as the armed forces, national guard or MOD of Ukraine.

A further three licences have been granted for supply of components or technology to end users, for the development or production of goods, for ultimate supply to the armed forces/national guard/MOD of Ukraine.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 23 February 2015 by my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Tobias Ellwood), Minister for the Middle East to Question UIN 224052.

The results of the Call for Evidence are still subject to internal discussion across Government. The Government will publish a response as soon as feasibly possible, however this is unlikely to be before the end of January 2015.

The UK aims to operate one of the most rigorous and transparent export control systems in the world. All export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking into account all prevailing circumstances at the time of application. Exports to Saudi Arabia continue to be subject to close scrutiny, in particular under Criterion Two which concerns the ‘respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country of final destination as well as respect by that country for international humanitarian law’. The Government will not issue an export licence if there is a clear risk that the proposed export might be used for internal repression.

Export licences are kept under review in the light of changing international circumstances. A cross-government mechanism can suspend or revoke extant licences when a changing situation, such as an outbreak of conflict or acts of internal repression, means the licence would no longer be consistent with the Consolidated Criteria.

Article 32(1) of the Export Control Order 2008 (as amended) empowers my Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to vary or revoke export licences at any time. The 2008 Order does not specify the grounds on which a licence may be revoked. In practice the reasons include:

(i) As a result of the imposition of EU or UN sanctions;

(ii) Where there has been a change in Government policy in respect of the export of certain goods, or the export of specified goods to a certain destination, and the proposed export is no longer consistent with the revised policy;

(iii) Where there has been a change in circumstances in the destination country or region such that the proposed export is no longer consistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria or with other relevant, announced, policies;

(iv) Where new information has come to light about a particular export which indicates that the proposed export is no longer consistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria or with other relevant, announced, policies;

(v) Where an exporter has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the licence, or as a result of enforcement action by HMRC/UK Border Agency; and

(vi) For administrative reasons, such as a company ceasing to trade and therefore no longer being able to use the licence, or where the exporter requests an amendment to a licence and revoking and re-issuing it is simpler than making an amendment.

There have been recent discussions between officials and Solace Global Maritime about the scope of the UN arms embargo. There have been no such discussions with Salama Fikira or Soma Oil and Gas.

Information on arms exports is published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Strategic Export Controls. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. They are available to view at:

https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

Bespoke reports can also be produced on specific countries and goods types, but you will need to register to download the data.

Currently the database includes information up to 30 June 2014. Information covering

1 July to 30 September 2014 will be published in January 2015 and information covering

1 October to 312014 will be December will be published in April 2015.

Information on arms exports is published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Strategic Export Controls. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. They are available to view at:

https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

Bespoke reports can also be produced on specific countries and goods types, but you will need to register to download the data.

Currently the database includes information up to 30 June 2014. Information covering

1 July to 30 September 2014 will be published in January 2015 and information covering

1 October to 312014 will be December will be published in April 2015.

Information on arms exports is published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Strategic Export Controls. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. They are available to view at:

https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

Bespoke reports can also be produced on specific countries and goods types, but you will need to register to download the data.

Currently the database includes information up to 30 June 2014. Information covering

1 July to 30 September 2014 will be published in January 2015 and information covering

1 October to 312014 will be December will be published in April 2015.

Information on arms exports is published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Strategic Export Controls. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. They are available to view at:

https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

Bespoke reports can also be produced on specific countries and goods types, but you will need to register to download the data.

Currently the database includes information up to 30 June 2014. Information covering

1 July to 30 September 2014 will be published in January 2015 and information covering

1 October to 312014 will be December will be published in April 2015.

We do not hold data on actual arms sales, only on export licences that have been granted, which are available at: https://www.exportcontroldb.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

All export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking into account all prevailing circumstances at the time of application.

Foreign Office posts overseas have a standing requirement to keep an eye on developments in human rights in their respective countries and to report back if there are any concerns that might affect licensing policy.

We do not hold data on actual arms sales, only on export licences we have granted, available at: https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

15 arms related licences for direct export to Russia have been revoked;

10 arms related licences have been revoked where Russia was listed as a 3^rd party and ultimate end user for these licences. Of these licences 5 were for direct export to France, 4 for Italy and 1 for South Africa.

The UK aims to operate one of the most rigorous and transparent export control systems in the world. All export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking into account all prevailing circumstances at the time of application. In particular, Criterion Two concerns the ‘respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country of final destination as well as respect by that country for international humanitarian law’. The Government will not issue an export licence if there is a clear risk that the proposed export might be used for internal repression.

Export licences are kept under review in the light of changing international circumstances. A cross-government mechanism can suspend or revoke extant licences when a changing situation, such as an outbreak of conflict or acts of internal repression, means the licence would no longer be consistent with the Consolidated Criteria.

We do not hold data on actual arms sales, only on export licences we have granted. They are available to view at:

https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/sdb/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

We do not hold data on actual arms sales, only on export licences we have granted.

However, we have not granted licences for arms to either the Ukrainian or Russian Governments since February 2014.

This department publishes export licensing statistics for each destination which includes a description and the value of the goods licensed for export. The information has been published since 1997 in the Government’s Annual Reports on Strategic Export Controls. Since 2004, this information has also been published in Quarterly Reports. All the available statistics are accessible via the Strategic Export Controls: Reports and Statistics website – https://www.exportcontroldb.bis.gov.uk/eng/fox/sdb/SDBHOME.

Details of export licences granted and refused for defence and strategic equipment to Israel is available in the published annual reports for the calendar years 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively. For 2014, only Quarter 1 (January to March 2014) data has so far been published.

This department holds only limited information, for any given timeframe (annual or otherwise) relating to actual exports.

In terms of export licence applications still being considered, there are currently, as of 3 October, 61 ‘live’ cases of goods intended for export to Israel.

All export licence applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria in light of the prevailing circumstances at the time of the application.