§ Dr. HampsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 30 March,Official Report, column 996, what has been the result of his inquiries in relation to a bid for Swan Hunter; and what assessment he has made of business links between Triacorp International and Mr. Barzan al Takriti.
§ Mr. AitkenInformation provided to my Department by CMN is being routinely assessed. These matters are commercially confidential to the company concerned, but one of the main considerations will be the ability of Swan Hunter and its prospective purchasers to satisfy our stated requirements in their bid responses in competitions for MOD work.
If my hon. Friend has any information which he believes would be of help to my Department in making its assessment, I should be grateful if he would pass it to me.