§ 30. Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he plans to announce the Government decision on the future of the Export Credits Guarantee Department.
§ Mr. ChannonThe issues raised by the recommendations about ECGD in the recent report of the committee chaired by Sir Peter Matthews are being examined. I will announce the Government's decision on those recommendations as soon as possible. If my hon. Friend has any views, I would be delighted to consider them. As I made clear on 11 April, it would be helpful to have comments by 1 July.