Explanatory note

This Order amends the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (“the 2008 Order”).

Article 2 amends Schedule 3 to the 2008 Order to insert a new dual-use control in respect of submersible vehicles prohibiting the export and transfer of such goods and software or technology for the development, production or use of such goods where they are destined for Russia.

An Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum and a transposition note are available from the Department for International Trade, 3 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2AW and, also, are published alongside the instrument on the www.legislation.gov.uk website. In addition, copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses of Parliament.