Sudan (Hansard, 26 March 2001)

§ Mr. Rowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much ECGD cover was given for exports by British companies to Sudan in the past two years. [154906]

§ Mr. Caborn
None.

§ Dr. Tonge
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many export credits have been granted by the UK Government for British companies exporting to Sudan in each of the last three years; and if he will list the(a) value of each export credit and (b) companies to which they were granted. [155145]

§ Mr. Caborn
No export credit facilities have been provided by ECGD for exports to the Sudan during the last three years.

§ Dr. Tonge
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice the UK Ambassador in Khartoum gives to UK(a) companies considering investment in Sudan and (b) oil companies investing in Sudan. [155136]

§ Mr. Caborn
The British Embassy in Khartoum provides a full range of Trade Partner UK services including frank and comprehensive advice about doing business, including the political climate.

§ Dr. Tonge
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with UK companies(a) operating and (b) considering operating in Sudan. [155149]

§ Mr. Caborn
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has not recently met with any UK companies to discuss Sudan or related issues.