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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on Independent Investigation into Export Licences for Saudi Arabia Issued in Breach of Court Undertaking

06 February 2020 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Elizabeth Truss Con South West Norfolk

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Key points

  • Update on Independent Investigation into Export Licences for Saudi Arabia Issued in Breach of Court Undertaking
  • The Minister placed copies of the report in the Libraries of the House
  • Further action will be considered to ensure robust operations within the Export Control Joint Unit

Issue summary

The statement addresses an independent investigation into breaches of a court undertaking and parliamentary commitment regarding export licences for Saudi Arabia.

Action requested

The Minister has placed copies of the report in the Libraries of the House and will consider further action to ensure robust operations within the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).

Key facts

  • The investigation was commissioned by the Permanent Secretary on behalf of the minister.
  • The report identifies circumstances surrounding the breached licences and confirms no further breaches have occurred since September 2019.
  • New processes address shortcomings, with senior oversight and real-time involvement to improve decision-making.
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