§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations his Department has received concerning the role of Crescent International Petroleum in trading with Iraq.
§ Mr. HeseltineI am aware of allegations that have been made against Crescent International Petroleum concerning trading with Iraq. If any evidence is found to substantiate allegations that the company has acted unlawfully the proper course of action would be to pass it on to the appropriate authorities. The issues raised fall within the remit of Lord Justice Scott's inquiry and he is free to consider them if he thinks it appropriate to do so.