§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will quantify the long-term project support given by the Export Credits Guarantee Department to Malaysia towards each of(a) the Pergau dam project, (b) defence and defence-related contracts and (c) other projects, in 1990–91 and 1991–92.
§ Mr. NeedhamIn 1990–91 and 1991–92 the Export Credits Guarantee Department issued guarantees worth £945 million in support of United Kingdom export projects with Malaysia. Of this total £417 million related to the Pergau dam project and £458 million to defence business.
Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many files marked "Not for National Audit Office eyes" relating to the Malaysian arms deal are held in his Department.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 1 February 1994]: My Department does not hold any files marked "Not for NAO eyes" relating to the Malaysian arms deal.