§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the balance of trade figures for trade between the United Kingdom and Iraq; what export credit guarantee money has been made available to United Kingdom firms since the end of hostilities; and what support is given to United Kingdom businesses by Her Majesty's embassy in Iraq.
§ Mr. Alan Clark[holding answer 25 November 1988]: The value of United Kingdom visible exports to Iraq in 1987 was £272 million and imports totalled £324 million. (Country of origin basis.)
My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster gave details of new credit facilities offered to Iraq during his recent visit to Baghdad in his written answer to the hon. Member for Vauxhall (Mr. Holland) on Monday 14 November, at column 399.
Our embassy in Baghdad provides the normal range of services in support of British exporters.