Written question asked by Gerald Bermingham (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 1999. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when he intends to publish the ECGD's Annual Report and Trading Accounts for 1998-99. - Inc fact that laid before the House this morning.

Answer: Mr. Bermingham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to publish the ECGD's Annual Report and Trading Accounts for 1998-99. [101474] Mr. Byers: The Report and Accounts were laid before the House this morning. I am pleased to say that they demonstrate once more that British exporters, with Government support, have been successful in winning valuable overseas orders, despite 1998-99 being a difficult period for the global economy. Furthermore, they show that ECGD's finances are in a very healthy position, which must be good news for their ability to support further business while protecting the interests of the taxpayer.

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