§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the financial value of the 10 largest contracts by US dollars for the reconstruction of Iraq already awarded by the Coalition Provisional Authority was; what the nationality of the contractor was; and to what industrial sector each related. [166604]
§ Ms HewittThe largest Coalition Provisional Authority contracts so far have been awarded on its behalf by the Program Management Office. They are given in the table:
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Value Sector Nationality $900 million (ceiling) Security, Justice and Safety US $600 million (ceiling) Water Resources US $600 million (ceiling) Public Works and US/UK Joint Venture
Value Sector Nationality Water (North) $500 million (ceiling) Buildings, Health And Education US $500 million (ceiling) Public Works and Water (South) US/UK Joint Venture $500 million (ceiling) Electrical Generation US/UK Joint Venture $500 million (ceiling) Electrical Power Distribution (North) US $500 million (ceiling) Electrical Power Distribution (South) US $325 million (ceiling) Transportation US/Egypt/Netherlands/UAE Joint venture $75 million (ceiling) Communications US UK companies are already playing a significant role in many of these, through parent companies or as subcontractors or sub-consultants.
§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many contracts have been awarded to British companies for the reconstruction of Iraq; what their total value is; and which companies have been awarded contracts. [166605]
§ Ms HewittBecause of the large number of different organisations involved in awarding reconstruction contracts in Iraq, it has not been possible to maintain an overall picture of the total volume of contracts awarded or the cumulative total. In addition, there is no central organisation that collects, collates and publishes such information. However, a number of British companies have been awarded contracts and sub-contracts for the reconstruction process in Iraq, including the recent awards announced by the Program Management Office (PMO). UK companies (mainly in Joint Venture with US partners) have won PMO contracts in the Electricity, Water and Oil sectors.
§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will require British companies working in Iraq to recruit individuals of Iraqi nationality to work in the management of their operations. [166607]
§ Ms HewittIt is vital the UK companies play their part in developing Iraq, through the creation of joint business ventures, transfer of skills and technology and working with Iraqi partners in providing jobs and prosperity for the Iraqi people. In this way, we will maximise the use of local manufacturers and construction skills in order to help build local skills and provide sustainable employment for future generations. I have no plans to require British companies to recruit Iraqi nationals to work in the management of their operations.