§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will consider providing export credit guarantees for trade with Vietnam; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MeacherExport credit guarantees are available for trade with Vietnam. The Export Credits Guarantee Department is prepared to cover, subject to normal underwriting criteria, trade credits of up to six months and small orders of plant and machinery on commercial terms. A limited volume of cover is also available for larger orders of capital goods under Section 2 of the Export Guarantees Act.