§ Mr. Crawfordasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the value of policies underwritten by the ECGD in 1974 in respect of companies with headquarters in England.
§ Mr. DeakinsThe information as requested by the hon. Member is not readily available, nor is it possible to say, in the case of companies operating throughout the United Kingdom, where any particular business is carried out. However, the hon. Member may find the following information which relates to credit arrangements made through the ECGD offices in England helpful.
At the end of 1974 Comprehensive Guarantees current in respect of companies in England amounted to £4,601.2 million. The value of individual guarantees issued in 1974 to companies in England in respect of specific capital goods contracts was £1,329.7 million.
§ Mr. Crawfordasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the value of policies underwritten by the ECGD in 1974 in respect of companies with headquarters in Scotland.
§ Mr. DeakinsThe information as requested by the hon. Member is not readily available, nor is it possible to say, in the case of companies operating throughout the United Kingdom, where any particular business is carried out. However, the hon. Member may find the following information which relates to credit arrangements made through the ECGD office in Scotland helpful.
At the end of 1974 Comprehensive Guarantees current in respect of companies in Scotland amounted to £269.4 million. The value of individual guarantees issued in 1974 to companies in Scotland in respect of specific capital goods contracts was £146.3 million.