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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2007.


Corruption

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is their response to the allegation in the Guardian on 24 April concerning their representatives and the chairman of the anti-corruption watchdog of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Professor Pieth.
Answer

My right honourable friend the Minister for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs, Ian McCartney, wrote to the Guardian on 26 April in response to the allegations, which are untrue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3465; 691 c245WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Corruption Arms trade Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Saudi Arabia Project Al Yamamah BAE Systems
Link
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