HC Deb 23 February 1970 vol 796 c264W
Mr. Blaker

asked the President of the Board of Trade by what statutory authority loan capital is made available by Her Majesty's Government to the Overseas Marketing Corporation.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Loan capital is made available to the Overseas Marketing Corporation on Board of Trade Vote under the authority of the Appropriation Act.

Mr. Blaker

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many contracts for exports have been made by or through the Overseas Marketing Corporation; and to what total value.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for South Angus (Mr. Bruce-Gardyne) on 26th November 1969.—[Vol. 792, c. 393.]