Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Christine Jardine and Victoria Prentis

Thursday 9th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Attorney General]

As the hon. Gentleman knows, I cannot give my specific legal advice. I cannot share that with the House—it is for the Government alone—but I can say that the Foreign Secretary has reviewed the most recent advice from the IHL cell. That has informed his decision that there is not a clear risk that the items exported from the UK might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of IHL. It leaves our position on export licences unchanged, but that position is kept under review.

[Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)]

9. What steps she is taking to prosecute perpetrators of fraud and economic crime.