§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Trade when the hon. Member for Basildon can expect a reply to the letter 411W which he sent concerning the activities of the British Bank of the Middle East in connection with the Arab Boycott Office.
§ Mr. MeacherI understand that my hon. Friend is referring to the letter dated 9 February 1979 which he sent to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. I have only just obtained a copy. I will consider the points he raises and will send him a reply as soon as I can.