To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the Financial Action Task Force's typology study on proliferation financing is expected to be published; what the UK's contribution to the study has been; and if he will place in the Library a copy of the study on publication. (216219)

The Financial Action Task Force's typology study on proliferation financing was agreed at the FATF Plenary meetings in London on 20 June, and is expected to be published shortly via the FATF website. A copy will be placed in the Library on publication.

The UK was one of the 10 FATF member countries represented on the project group which prepared this report. The UK contributed to discussion and drafting by that group, and supplied background information and case study material.