Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 2000. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2000 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, what involvement Mr David Harrison, of the ECGD Advisory Board, had in the decision of the ECGD to support the ACESITA stainless steel strip mill in Timoteo. - (Holding answer 17 March 2000).

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what involvement Mr. David Harrison, of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council, had in the decision of the ECGD to support the ACESITA stainless steel strip mill in Timoteo. [114785] Mr. Caborn: [holding answer 17 March 2000]: In his capacity as a banking member of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council, Mr. David Harrison may be asked for his advice from time to time on cases which are being put forward for underwriting decisions. Such advice is sought only from a Council Member who has no direct business interest in the relevant transaction. This case did not involve submission to Mr. Harrison or to any other member of the Export Guarantees Advisory Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 346 c418W; 114785
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Export credit guarantees Iron and steel South Korea Export Guarantees Advisory Council