§ Mr. MullinTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when Export Credits Guarantee Department cover for trade with Vietnam will be restored; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeedhamNow that Vietnam has normalised its relationship with the International Monetary Fund and is making arrangements with its creditors to restructure its outstanding trade debts restoration of ECGD cover is under urgent consideration. I expect a decision to be taken in the next month or so.