§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they are taking, other than through the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank or otherwise, to secure transparency of key data by oil companies operating under Angolan sovereignty. [HL973]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)We have regular contact with the major oil companies operating in Angola both in London and via the British Embassy Luanda. We have discussed66WA matters relating to transparency of oil revenues with them. It is Her Majesty's Government's view that oil revenues should be used for the benefit of all the Angolan people.