HC Deb 01 April 1998 vol 309 cc567-8W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what measures she is taking to promote British investment in the development of the port of Aden, Yemen. [36754]

Mrs. Roche

Officials in my Department have disseminated widely the opportunities for British companies in the port of Aden. The Department's promotional programme has enabled British companies to take advantage of this, and other, opportunities in Yemen.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions her Department has had with representatives of Tarmac pic in respect of bids to refurbish the port of Aden, Yemen. [36755]

Mrs. Roche

My Department has had no discussions with Tarmac plc in respect of bids to refurbish the port of Aden, Yemen. Tarmac has confirmed that it is pleased with the help it has received from my Department in pursuit of its interest in the refurbishment of the Aden refinery.