UK Act of Parliament 1991 United Kingdom

Export and Investment Guarantees Act 1991

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Part I — Powers of

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Part II — Transfer or delegation of ECGD functions

s.009

Transferred staff.

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Part III — General

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s.scheme of transfer: supplementary provisions

Scheme of transfer: Supplementary provisions

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Export Control Joint Unit

Administers the UK export licensing system for military and dual-use goods, software, and technology. Part of the Department for Business and Trade. …

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