§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in relation to pre-revolutionary debt owed by Iran to the UK Export Credits Guarantee Department,(a) what the total sum owed was, (b) how much has been paid back by Iran and (c) how much has been written off as a consequence of the accord signed with Iran this year broken down by (i) sector and (ii) public sector; and if she will make a statement. [67309]
§ Ms HewittWe are not able to disclose precise details of debt settlements such as this one. To do so could prejudice ongoing negotiations ECGD is currently having or intends to have in the future with similarly indebted countries.