§ Mr. JannerTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will countermand the embargo imposed by British Electricity International Ltd., on the overseas trading decision of National Power, on trade with Israel, in compliance with the Arab trade boycott on Israel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryIt would not be appropriate for me to interfere in the running by National Power and British Electricity International of their businesses. Decisions on overseas trade are a matter for them. The Government are opposed to and deplore all trade boycotts that lack international support and authority. This is clearly stated in written guidance by the Department of Trade and Industry. My Department is drawing the attention of National Power and British Electricity International to this guidance, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.