HC Deb 02 April 2001 vol 366 c5W
Mr. Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what criteria he uses in determining the eligibility of exporters of defence equipment for ECGD cover for the sale of their manufactures overseas. [156477]

Mr. Caborn

ECGD assesses the risks associated with underwriting defence business in the same way as for equivalent civil business. Where an export licence is required, it is a pre-condition of ECGD cover.