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Defence Export Services Organisation

Volume 454: debated on Monday 4 December 2006

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance with applications to the Export Credits Guarantee Department is given to companies by the Defence Export Services Organisation; and if he will make a statement. (104390)

The Defence Export Services Organisation (DESO) does not routinely assist companies with applications to the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) and is not a party to agreements reached between companies and the ECGD.

In some cases, however, DESO may advise companies to consider seeking ECGD support. In addition, where requested by ECGD, DESO provides advice on sales prospects to help inform ECGD's risk assessments and any subsequent discussions with applicants.