§ Mr. Philip Hollandasked the Minister for Trade when last he received written advice from the Overseas Projects Board; and what action he has taken as a result.
§ Mr. Peter Rees[pursuant to his reply, 1 December 1982, c. 204]: The Overseas Projects Board submitted a report to me in December 1981 on its objectives and priorities, which subsequently I discussed with it. The board's views were subsequently taken into account in the 1982 review of the aid programme, and in developing a number of services operated by the Export Credit Guarantees Department.
Apart from written advice, the board is in close touch with my Department and approaches me confidentially on particular issues as the need arises.