§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on progress made on the full environmental impact assessment report for the Ilisu Dam. [120264]
§ Mr. CabornWork is proceeding on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report; however the Report is now not expected to be complete until July 2000 at the earliest. The overall project timetable is similarly delayed.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with the Turkish Government concerning consultations with those directly affected by the Ilisu Dam. [120265]
§ Mr. CabornWhile I have had no direct contact with the Turkish Government concerning the consultations, I understand that consultations are on-going with those who are affected by the Ilisu Dam and that detailed surveys of the local population are to take place.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with Balfour Beatty concerning the provision of export credit for the Ilisu Dam. [120272]
§ Mr. CabornI have had no discussions, although my officials do continue to discuss details of the case with Balfour Beatty and the other interested Export Credit Agencies concerning the provision of export credit for the Ilisu Dam. No decision has been taken regarding the availability of ECGD support for this project.