§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will confirm that he will not permit the Export Credits Guarantee Department to relax existing arrangements with regard to trade with Chile.
§ Mr. DellECGD cover has been confined to short term transactions since May 1972 following default by Chile on her commercial debts. I can confirm that no immediate change in current arrangements is contemplated, but the position is kept under regular review.