§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total value of orders placed with United Kingdom companies for services and goods for Malawi in the last year; and and if he will list them.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe total value of visible exports from the United Kingdom to Malawi for the 12 months to 30 November 1988 was £26.4 million. Figures for exports of services are not available.
Information on individual orders is not available, with the exception of orders placed by Crown Agents with United Kingdom firms using aid funds. In calendar year 1988 the total value of these orders was £1,712,208 and of orders placed directly by the ODA, £31,771.92. 1 will send the hon. Member the detailed information available.