§ Mr. ByersTo ask the President of the Board of Trade in what months since 1980 the Export Credits Guarantee Department has declared Nigeria off—cover for medium-term export credit.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe ECGD, having paid substantial claims in respect of defaults on credits to Nigeria, suspended medium-term cover on 1 February 1984. However, already issued offers for medium-term cover were held valid until they expired. Such cover has not been available for new business since that date.
§ Mr. ByersTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the definition of defence contracts as used by the Export Credits Guarantee Department.
§ Mr. NeedhamAll sales involving overseas defence organisations such as ministries of defence or armed forces.