Recommendation 43

We accept the Government’s assertion that it keeps all licences under review and that they have the power to suspend, refuse or revoke licences as circumstances require. However, we also accept the considerable and longstanding concerns over arms exports to Israel especially where they might be used in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In response to our report, the Government should provide us with a detailed breakdown of licences granted for exports to Israel, including any end- use conditions. The Government should also provide details of licences that have been refused, suspended or revoked and the reasons for this action. We also recommend that exports to Israel are included as a case study in the next Strategic Export Controls Annual Report. (Paragraph 130) Future technological developments and the character of conflict