§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the 168 firms mentioned in his letter to hon. Members on 12 February concerning the reconstruction of Kuwait; and if he will explain the basis on which these firms have been selected.
§ Mr. LilleyDetails of these companies are set out in the prospectus on "Restructuring Kuwait", copies of which are in the Library of the House. They were selected as providing good examples of United Kingdom industry's experience and capabilities in the areas likely to be of greatest importance for the reconstruction of Kuwait, in close consultation with the six Government-industry sectoral sub-groups which are co-ordinating the United Kingdom's proposals. The prospectus recognises that there are many other British companies capable of assisting Kuwait.