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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 2003. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 January 2003 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 take powers to ensure that development agencies do not use public money to open offices and employ staff overseas without parliamentary or ministerial approval. - (Holding answer 14 January 2003).
Answer

Mr. Greg Knight: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will take powers to ensure that development agencies do not use public money to open offices and employ staff overseas without parliamentary or ministerial approval. [88587] Alan Johnson: [holding answer 14 January 2003]: I refer the right hon. Member to the answer given on 15 January 2003, Official Report, column 649W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88587; 398 c743W;398 c741W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Development agencies Public expenditure Offices Regional development agencies Countries
Link
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