§ Vera BairdTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which British companies have investments in Burma.]141636]
§ Mr. Mike O'Brien[holding answer 2 December 2003].The two largest UK investors in Burma, Premier Oil and British American Tobacco, have agreed to withdraw from Burma. British investment is now minimal; a number of British tour operators have links with Burmese travel companies and Sea Containers/Orient Express operate cruises in Burma. I have however written to ABTA to suggest that travel operators promoting Burma, should think twice before proceeding.