HC Deb 09 May 2002 vol 385 cc281-2W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she will make her decision regarding ECGD support for United Kingdom commercial interests in the proposed Bo NoK power plant in Thailand; and which companies have expressed an interest to her Department. [55058]

Ms Hewitt

ECGD has not received a formal application in respect of Bo Nok power project. However, an initial inquiry was received over a year ago. The identity of the UK company involved is commercially confidential and, in line with ECGD's normal policy relating to discussions prior to issue of guarantees, cannot be disclosed.

Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which UK companies the ECGD is supporting in connection with(a) the Sual coal plant in the Philippines and (b) its associated transmission networks. [55061]

Ms Hewitt

ECGD supported Alstom Power Plants Ltd. (then GEC ALSTHOM Power Plants Ltd.) and Alstom Power Plants Services Ltd. (then GEC ALSTHOM Turbine Generators Ltd.) in relation to the Sual coal plant. ECGD did not provide any support for the associated transmission networks.

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