HC Deb 27 February 1998 vol 307 cc406-7W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will commission research into the amount paid in commissions by United kingdom industry and commerce to secure contracts in the Middle East. [27489]

Mrs. Roche

I have no plans to undertake research into commissions paid by UK industry in respect of commercial transactions.

Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what guidance she gives to exporters concerning the payment of commissions to secure contracts in the Middle East. [27488]

Mrs. Roche

The payment of commissions is a commercial matter. Overseas Trade Services provides information on business laws, regulations and practices in overseas markets.

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