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The document is a memo from Mr. Broom, Private Secretary, regarding the issue of publicizing the new nuclear-related dual-use export control regime agreed upon at the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meeting in Warsaw. The recommendation is to inspire a Parliamentary Question for a written reply, along with a draft Question and Answer, which have been agreed upon with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Defence. The Parliamentary Question should be submitted by July 14 to ensure it is addressed before Parliament rises.

The background information explains that although the texts of the regime were agreed upon, they will not be formally published until they are endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The aim is to draw attention to the texts once they are published, and since the publication could occur in July, it is preferable to inspire the Parliamentary Question before Parliament rises in mid-July rather than waiting until October. The announcement is not expected to attract significant attention but will serve as a reference for further public information.

The texts will be published as Part II of the revised Nuclear Supplier Guidelines (INFCIRC/254 Rev.1), while Part I will consist of a revised version of the existing NSG guidelines and the Trigger List, harmonized with the Zangger Committee Trigger List. The suggestion is to draw attention not only to the new dual-use regime (Part II) but also to the revised NSG Trigger List (Part I) in the reply to avoid confusion.

The memo is signed by S. Fraser from the Non-Proliferation and Defence Department.