HC Deb 07 December 1981 vol 14 c273W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will extend the cost escalation insurance scheme to cover the exports of small firms; and if he will make a statemen.

Mr. Peter Rees

No. The scheme is designed to assist the special problems of exporters undertaking large and lengthy capital projects overseas. But I would draw my hon. Friend's attention to the fact that as a result it benefits indirectly many classes of small firms acting as suppliers and sub-contractors to the principal exporters.