HC Deb 14 May 1998 vol 312 cc169-70W
Sir Alastair Goodlad

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development for what social and developmental purposes the Crown Agents Foundation will use profits derived from the Crown Agents; and under what guidelines. [41747]

Clare Short

Ownership of the Crown Agents transferred from Her Majesty's Government to an independent Foundation in March 1997. The right hon. Gentleman may wish to pursue this matter with the Foundation.

Mr. Mullin

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development when Mr. Peter Pursglove was employed by the Crown Agents; and on what terms he was seconded to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. [41348]

Clare Short

Ownership of the Crown Agents transferred from Her Majesty's Government to an independent Foundation in March 1997. My hon. Friend may wish to pursue this matter with the Foundation.