§ Mr. GryllsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to ensure that Export Credits Guarantee Department's claims outstanding from small and medium sized firms as a result of the Gulf crisis are dealt with as fast as possible.
§ Mr. SainsburyECGD is examining claims as fast as possible within the terms of its guarantees with the objective of making payments in respect of valid claims to exporters at the end of the appropriate claims waiting period.