§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the United Kingdom companies who had trading links with Zimbabwe in 2002. [92058]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 20 January 2003]Trade Partners UK does not hold comprehensive information on UK companies trading with, or investing in, Zimbabwe.
§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations she has made to United Kingdom companies to end trading links with Zimbabwe. [92059]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 20 January 2003]I have not made any representations to UK companies to end trading links with Zimbabwe. Her Majesty's Government do not favour economic sanctions. These would harm the people of Zimbabwe and the region at a time of humanitarian crisis, while having little impact on the ZANU (PF) leadership.