§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what policy he has to enable the Export Credits Guarantee Department to make risk assessments which would allow British firms to compete with foreign competition in south American markets.
§ Mr. NeedhamThe provision of ECGD cover for all markets is determined by an assessment carried out under its portfolio management system. This seeks to strike a balance between enabling British exporters to compete for business overseas with Government support, and the potential cost to the taxpayer if ECGD sustains losses.