HC Deb 26 October 1976 vol 918 c193W
Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is his latest estimate of the total annual cost of export credit.

Mr. Dell

In its credit insurance trading operations, the Export Credit Guarantees Department continues to meet its financial objective to operate at no net cost to public funds. The most recent estimates for the Department's non-trading operations are set out in Programme Chapter 4 (Trade, Industry & Employment) in Cmnd 6393 "Public Expenditure to 1979–80".

Mr. Michael Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he has any plans to change the ECGD scheme.

Mr. Dell

The whole range of ECGD facilities is kept under continuous review.