HC Deb 17 June 2002 vol 387 c32W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if she will make a statement on the use by BNFL and its subsidiaries of public funds to make donations to political elements within the United States of America; [611071]

(2) if she will list the donations made to political elements overseas by BNFL and its subsidiaries in each year since 1997. [61121]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 13 June 2002]: No. This is a matter for the company. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member.

Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether BNFL sought clearance from her Department before making donations to political elements within the United States of America. [61108]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 13 June 2002]: No.

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