§ Mr. StinchcombeTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the level of debt owing to the United Kingdom by overseas Governments as a result of arms sales for the years 1997 to 2002. [27216]
§ Ms HewittThe table shows future amounts due on guarantees, and unrecovered claims in respect of ECGD guarantees issued in support of defence business during 1059W the financial years shown. The year of ECGD guarantee issue does not necessarily reflect the year that the equipment was sold.
£ million Year Future amounts due on guarantees Unrecovered claims 1997–98 118 5 1998–99 284 0 1999–2000 508 0 2000–01 1,893 0 2001–021 10 0 Total2 2,814 5 1 Pre 1 January 2002 2 1 April 1997 to 1 January 2002