§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what access to financial records is afforded to consultants appointed by the Overseas Development Administration to evaluate the financial soundness of companies chosen to fulfil contracts, pursuant to aid and trade financial support(a) before the final award of the contract, (b) during the fulfilment of the contract and (c) on completion of the contract.
§ Mr. GoodladThe ODA does not appoint consultants to assess the financial soundness of companies applying for aid and trade provision support. Such assessments are the responsibility of the Department of Trade and Industry.