https://www.gov.uk/government/news/international-trade-secretary-dr-liam-fox-convenes-a-new-board-of-trade-to-ensure-the-benefits-of-free-trade-are-spread-throughout-the-uk<\/a><\/p>"}
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The Export Control Joint Unit takes account of all relevant risks related to the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria when assessing licence applications. The criteria focus on the end use of the proposed transfers and therefore routine vetting procedures relate to end users rather than applicants.<\/p>"}
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The names of the Department for International Trade\u2019s four Non-Executive Board Members, including Lead Non-Executive Director, are publically available on the gov.uk website. This information can be found here:<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade<\/a><\/p>"}
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UK and overseas marketing activity and DIT\u2019s commercial partnerships are used to promote the platform.<\/p>
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My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade regularly engages with his counterparts from Commonwealth countries, including at recent bilateral meetings at the 11th WTO MC11 Ministerial Conference meeting on 11 \u2013 14 December 2017 and at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on 23 \u2013 26 January.<\/p>
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