To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what export control regulations exist to cover trade in nuclear technology, equipment and materials; and what steps have been taken to inform United Kingdom companies of the arrangements covering nuclear exports.

The United Kingdom gives effect to its obligations under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty through the Export of Goods (Control) Order. This requires a licence to export goods which are sensitive for nuclear purposes to any destination. My Department makes available to exporters guidance booklets describing the controls and how they are implemented. We have in addition organised a major programme of seminars to explain the control system to exporters.