§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to the answer of 6 May, Official Report, column 25, if he has now received a letter from the European Economic Community Commission's directorate for competition about allegations that the Export Credits Guarantee Department breach of the European Economic Community rules about export credit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI have not reveived a letter on this particular topic. Since my reply of 6 May the Commission has written to all EC member states to inquire about their current practice in relation to the possibility of interest rate subsidies in support of exports to the EC via other countries. The information requested will be provided.