HC Deb 09 March 2004 vol 418 c1428W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what account she will take of the potential impact on(a) saffron cod and (b) herring populations when assessing the Sakhalin II phase 2 oil and gas project under consideration for support by the Export Credits and Guarantee Department. [157904]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Both saffron cod and herring will be considered as part of the overall assessment of potential impacts on fishing resulting from the Sakhalin II project.

Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions have been undertaken with other Departments on the Sakhalin II phase 2 oil and gas project which the Export Credit Guarantee Department is considering. [158073]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

ECGD has consulted officials in DEFRA, DFID and FCO with regard to Sakhalin II.

I have also consulted the Minister for Environment.