§ 70. Mr. Marlandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made as to the effect on jobs in the United Kingdom of non-payment to United Kingdom companies for goods received by some African countries.
§ Mr. ChannonIt is not possible to quantify the effect that trade debts have on jobs in the United Kindom. Employment prospects are governed by many factors, of which non payment for the supply of goods is one.