Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information he has received concerning claims made in the UN's Panel of Experts report on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo that Aviation Consultancy Services Company represents British Aerospace; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has received concerning claims made in the UN's Panel of Experts report on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo that Aviation Consultancy Services Company represents British Aerospace; and if he will make a statement. [77984] Mr. Straw: We are looking very closely at all allegations made in the report. Any alleged connexion between ACS and British Aerospace is a matter for British Aerospace.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77984; 391 c757W;391 c752-3W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Companies Arms trade Sanctions British Aerospace Democratic Republic of the Congo Multinational companies
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