HC Deb 26 July 1982 vol 28 cc414-5W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the purpose of the two visits to Arab countries by the Minister for Local Government and Environmental Services between 30 October and 6 November 1981 and also between 14 and 20 May 1982.

Mr. King

I have led two missions of the British water industries group to Arab countries, both concerned with developing the contacts and markets for British technology, equipment and expertise in water supply and treatment.

Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the purpose of the visit to Saudi Arabia by the Minister for Housing and Construction between 2 and 8 April.

Mr. Stanley

I visited Saudi Arabia in April accompanied by senior representatives of major construction contractors, consultant engineers and a merchant bank. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the opportunities for participation by the British construction industry in a wide range of construction projects to be undertaken by various Ministries, the Royal Commissions for Jubail and Yanbu and other Government bodies.

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