Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen, reportedly against civilians; and what consideration they are giving to seeking to end the sale of such arms to Saudi Arabia.

We have taken note of the Oxfam publication of 11 January. We urge all parties to the Yemen conflict to exercise restraint and avoid further civilian impact and suffering. The Government takes its strategic export control responsibilities very seriously. The Government will not grant an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.  All licences are kept under careful and continual review as standard.