§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what British trade missions have visited Iraq in the past year; and if he will ensure that any future missions are briefed by the Government on the Iraq Government's war against its Kurdish minority.
§ Mr. Alan Clark[holding answer 26 June 1989]: In the 12 months ended 31 May 1989 the DTI sponsored four trade missions to Iraq led by:
- British Water Industries Group
- Engineering Industries Association
- Association of British Healthcare Industries
- British Electro-technical and Allied Manufacturers Association
The addition my Department is aware of three missions led by:
- Nottingham Chamber of Commerce
- Coventry Chamber of Commerce
- Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Officials from my Department normally brief officially sponsored missions and those unsponsored missions they are invited to address. Such briefing concentrates on commercial relations and aspects of doing business in the country. Officials in the United Kingdom and commercial staff abroad are always willing to brief trade delegations on political developments.