HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 cc92-3W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what ECGD loans have been made available to British companies operating in Iraq whose investments were financed by the Banco Nationale di Lavoro of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. [78762]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 26 March 1999]ECGD has no record of support being given to Banco Nationale di Lavaro of Atlanta, USA in relation to the financing of British companies operating in Iraq.

Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what Biwater plants in Iraq have been financed by the ECGD. [78761]

Mr. Wilson

[holding answer 26 March 1999]ECGD support was given to Biwater for 3 water and sewerage treatment plants in Iraq over the period 1982 to 1987 at Al Qaim, Rustumiyah and Mamoudiya.