§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what guidance is given to(a) members of the Export Credit Advisory Council and (b) the British Overseas Projects Board on declarations of interest; what such declarations have been made; and in what form such declarations are recorded.
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§ Mr. NeedhamWhen members of the Export Credits Advisory Council are appointed, they are required to provide a list of their business interests and directorships to the Export Credits Guarantee Department on a confidential basis. These lists are updated from time to time as necessary and maintained by ECGD. Members are also required to declare where they have an interest when advising ECGD on particular issues.
As a condition of service, Overseas Projects Board members are asked to declare their financial interests, including their directorships, to the Department of Trade and Industry and to keep the Department informed of any changes. This information is retained on file by the DTI's Overseas Projects Board secretariat and held in strict confidence.