UK MPs to grill ministers over arms exports to Israel
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6XE9P)
Business committee orders three ministers to answer questions over fears arms being sent for use in Gaza
Three ministers responsible for arms exports to Israel have been summoned by parliament's committee overseeing UK exports to explain possible loopholes in the rules.
Liam Byrne, the chair of the business select committee has ordered the trade minister, Douglas Alexander, and the relevant ministers from the Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence and to offer urgent explanations.
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