§ Mr. Denzil DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the total amount of compensation so far paid by the French Government to British road haulage firms following the French truck drivers strike in 1996. [106149]
§ Mr. PrescottWhile the Department was pleased to assist claimants in lodging their claims with the French authorities, the claimants are under no obligation to inform the Government of the outcome. However, I understand that an offer of compensation has been made in respect of all eligible claims.