Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2001 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, if she will extend the consultation period on the Ilisu Dam project in South East Turkey to November. - (Holding answer 15 October 2001).

Answer: Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will extend the consultation period on the Ilisu Dam project in South East Turkey to November. [5969] Ms Hewitt: [holding answer 15 October 2001]: I do not intend to extend the closing date for comments on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report. This Report was made publicly available on 3 July 2001 and the public were informed that comments received by 7 September 2001 would be taken into account when I make my decision regarding ECGD support for the Ilisu Project. A number of comments have been received during this period and these are being reviewed.

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