Written question asked by Greg Pope (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: In respect of how many projects funded by the Overseas Project Fund his Department has not had direct contact in (a) the last six months, (b) the last year and (c) the last two years; and what is the total amount of public monies involved. - Figures not given.

Answer: Mr. Pope: To ask the President of the Board of Trade in respect of how many projets funded by the overseas project fund his Department has not had direct contact in (a) the last six months, (b) the last year and (c) the last two years; and what is the total amount of public moneys involved. [3454] Mr. Lang: No information is maintained in the precise form sought by the hon. Member. Officials maintain regular contact with companies when the latter are drawing down assistance from the overseas projects fund. Officials continue in contact when the company remains in pursuit of the target contract after all the funds offered have been claimed.

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