Arms Trade: Turkey

(asked on 23rd October 2019) - View Source

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 15 October (HL Deb, col 25), when they expect to complete the review of arms export licences to Turkey.


Answered by
Earl of Courtown Portrait
Earl of Courtown
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords)
This question was answered on 29th October 2019

The Government is keeping defence exports to Turkey under careful and continual review. We are monitoring the situation in Syria very closely and are considering the licensing position in the light of recent developments. No further export licences to Turkey for items which might be used in military operations in Syria will be granted while we do so.

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