Sale of Arms: War in Yemen

Chris Stephens Excerpts

Monday 13th July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Greg Hands]

First, I could just say to the hon. Gentleman that I refer him to the answer I gave earlier: I have already given repeatedly the reason why we are not publishing the reports on any incidents. Secondly, on the international human rights violations regime launched last week by the Foreign Secretary, we think that new sanctions regime will give the UK a powerful new tool to hold to account those involved in serious human rights violations or abuses.

[Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)]

Can the Minister provide true clarity about the total value exported to Saudi Arabia, including arms traded through open licences, and will he provide the number for how much the UK has profited from the conflict since the war began?

[Greg Hands]

We publish quarterly the list of licences granted. I would suggest that the hon. Member look at that list.