HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 c352W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Saudi Arabian project being sought by the British urban development services unit of his Department, referred to in answers by the hon. Member for Greenwich (Mr. Barnett) on 25th January and 20th June 1977, has yet been finalised; and what is the outcime.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Negotiations are still in progress and I have nothing further to report.

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will give details of the £25,000 so far received in income by the British urban development services unit, according to the reply by the hon. Member for Durham, North-West (Mr. Armstrong) to the hon. Member for Croydon, North-West (Mr. Taylor) on 2nd December 1977.

Mr. Guy Barnett

Income comprises—costs in respect of a study into the location of industrial estates in the Lebanon; fees earned by the Chief Executive for services as a consultant to the Saudi Arabian Royal Commission for Yanbu and Jubail—major petrochemical developments in Saudi Arabia; and handling charges in respect of a study tour in the United Kingdom arranged for members of the Royal Commission staff.