§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in what work Mr. Bob Saunders will be involved at her Department while on secondment from BP. [52159]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 29 April 2002]: Mr. Saunders will work in Oil and Gas Directorate and will deal with downstream oil industry issues. The specific duties include contributing to policy development and briefing on the downstream oil sector including questions of security of supply, fuel quality, air and water quality and fuelling of vehicles in the longer term.
The secondment will be subject to contractual terms and conditions, including provisions on avoidance of conflict of interest.