§ Mr. Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what export credit was given in relation to the building, construction and consultancy work associated with a concrete arch dam in Ewaso Ngiro, Kenya. [145316]
§ Mr. CabornECGD's records show that they have provided support for two projects involving the construction of dams in Kenya.
In August 1986, ECGD supported a £10.8 million loan between ANZ Banking Group and the Government of Kenya to assist in the financing of a contract between The Kerio Valley Development Authority and Knight Piesold for the provision of services in relation to the construction of a hydro-electric dam.
In 1990, ECGD supported a £37 million loan between ANZ Grindlays Bank and the Government of Kenya. The purpose of the loan was to assist in the financing of a contract between Knight Piesold and the Kenya Power Company. Under the contract, Knight Piesold would provide various services in relation to the Ewaso Ngiro (South) hydroelectric project.