7 CONCLUSION
172. We believe that the UK's export control system
has improved substantially in this Parliament. As a result of
the legislation passed in 2002, subsequent delegated legislation,
changes in reporting practice and the JEWEL review, we now have
generally efficient and reliable export controls. Exchanges between
the Government and the Committees, while sometimes candid, are
founded on a shared commitment to continuous improvements in this
process.
173. We take the view that there are considerable
opportunities at present both in high level world policy—as
the UK holds the Presidencies of the G8 and the EU, and as support
for an Arms Trade Treaty becomes widespread—and for more
detailed licensing scrutiny, as information systems within Government
are improved. We hope that our successor Committees in the next
Parliament continue to play their part in encouraging the Government
to take advantage of these opportunities.
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