§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions were held between his Department and ICL Technical Plastics in order to promote its products in the foreign market place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartScottish Trade International, the export arm of the Scottish Office and Scottish Enterprise, had some discussions in 1993 with the company about the marketing of a range of conventional riot gear which had been already sold to police forces within the United Kingdom. No mention of electro-shock weapons or similar products has ever been made to officials.
The Scottish Office has conducted extensive investigation and is satisfied that the allegations made against the Department by the Channel 4 "Dispatches" programme are unsubstantiated.
§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what financial assistance was given to ICL Technical Plastics in Glasgow for sponsoring sales trips abroad; and what sum was involved.
§ Mr. StewartScottish Trade International, the export arm of the Scottish Office and Scottish Enterprise, has given no financial assistance to ICL Technical Plastics, Glasgow, either for sponsoring sales trips abroad or indeed for any other business activities.