§ Mr. Hilary BennTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the Government of Zimbabwe has paid for(a) the Hawk aircraft and (b) the spare parts for these aircraft for which export credits guarantee support has been given. [109729]
§ Mr. Caborn[holding answer 14 February 2000]: ECGD supported bank loans to finance the sale of Hawk Aircraft and associated equipment to Zimbabwe in 1981 and 1989. These loans have been repaid.