§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about 309W the extent of involvement of British companies in Iran; and what advice he gives to British companies about trading in or with Iran.
§ Mr. HowardI have been asked to reply.
My Department does not keep lists of exporters to any market. Iran remains a important market for British firms and advice on commercial practices and economic conditions in Iran is available from BOTB to assist exporters interested in that market.