§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his policy in replying to parliamentary questions which ask for details of the Export Credits Guarantee Department's involvement (a) in particular export transactions and (b) on individual markets.
§ Mr. ChannonSuch details are not normally revealed for reasons of commercial confidentiality and political sensitivity. The only exceptions are some cases where the parties to a particular export contract have already published details of the arrangements.