UK ARMS EXPORT TO INDIA

Early day motion 717, tabled 23 January 2002 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 65 members.

That this House expresses concern over Government support for BAe Systems arms trade with India; believes the proposed sale of 60 Hawk jets worth ú1 billion is beyond legitimate military needs; considers the export licence application departs from the EU's Criterion 4 and 8 to ensure regional stability and sustainability; notes ú1 billion is the same as 10 years of UK bilateral aid to India and could support the development of India's education, health and water sanitation systems; and calls on the Government to reconsider the need to incorporate sustainability in the Schedule and prior-scrutiny of such applications in the Export Control Bill to ensure that applications evoke the essence of Criterion 8 of the EU's consolidated and national export licence criteria.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 17, Scottish National Party 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.