HC Deb 08 May 1984 vol 59 c303W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish the list of priorities which Iraq will submit to his Department following the bilateral financing protocol of October 1983.

Mr. Channon

Agreement has recently been reached with Iraq on the implementation of the financial protocol decided by the two Governments in October 1983. Discussions are now taking place between Iraq and a number of United Kingdom companies about potential contracts to be included under the agreed financing arrangements. Iraq has indicated that its priorities lie principally in the fields of power generation, water and sewage treatment, construction machinery, medical supplies and facilities for oil-related projects.