§ Mr. PopeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many projects have been funded by the overseas projects fund in each of the last five years. [3429]
§ Mr. LangThe following is the information:
- 1991–92: 36
- 1992–93: 40
- 1993–94: 46
- 1994–95: 33
- 1995–96: 33
§ Mr. PopeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade in respect of how many projects funded by the overseas project fund his Department has not had direct contact in(a) the last six months, (b) the last year and (c) the last two years; and what is the total amount of public moneys involved. [3454]
§ Mr. LangNo information is maintained in the precise form sought by the hon. Member.
Officials maintain regular contact with companies when the latter are drawing down assistance from the overseas projects fund. Officials continue in contact when the company remains in pursuit of the target contract after all the funds offered have been claimed.
§ Mr. PopeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how much has been spent in each of the last five years on the overseas projects fund. [3430]
§ Mr. LangThe following is the information:
- 1991–92: £4.36 million
- 1992–93: £5.00 million
- 1993–94: £5.69 million
- 1994–95: £5.83 million
- l995–95:£5.09 million