HC Deb 27 February 1998 vol 307 cc410-1W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make representations to the Government of Saudi Arabia to ensure greater transparency in the payment of commissions on commercial contracts. [28711]

Mrs. Roche

The payment of commissions is a commercial matter for companies.

I have no plans to make representations to the Saudi Arabian Government.