§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with BP Amoco concerning its investment with Talisman Energy and the China National Petroleum Corporation operating in Sudan. [120269]
§ Mr. CabornMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has not had the opportunity to meet with BP Amoco to discuss their investment with Talisman Energy and the China National Petroleum Corporation operating in Sudan.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with(a) Weir Pumps of Glasgow, (b) Allen Power Engineering of Bradford and (c) Angus Fire of Oxfordshire concerning the manufacturing of parts for oil exploration in Sudan. [120268]
§ Mr. CabornMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has not had the opportunity to meet any of the aforementioned companies to discuss the oil industry in Sudan.
My Department, in conjunction with our colleagues at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, have offered, and will continue to offer, full and frank advice to British companies who are interested in the oil industry in Sudan.