asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will review his policy towards arms sales to foreign Governments which are responsible for sustained human rights abuses.

The export of military and paramilitary equipment is controlled by the Export of Goods (Control) Order. All applications for the export of such equipment are considered individually on their merits. We do not permit the export of military or paramilitary equipment to countries with poor human rights records if we consider that the equipment is likely to be used for internal repression.