[holding answer 8 January 2007]: ECGD has provided support in respect of the following export contracts won by BAE Systems since it was formed as a company in November 1999:
Market Project Name ECGD product type and sum insured 2000 Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity South Africa South African defence package (SADP) Buyer credit, £l,679.9 million 2001 Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity 2002 Romania Surveillance Vehicles Buyer Credit, £4.3 million Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity 2003 Romania Refurbishment of frigates Buyer credit, £106.03 million Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity 2004 Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity 2005 Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity 2006 Saudi Arabia Al Yamamah Contract of indemnity
One other export contract was supported by ECGD during this period but its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial position of the parties involved.
Details of "sums insured" in relation to the Al Yamamah defence programme are not provided as disclosure of such information would be prejudicial to the commercial interests of ECGD and BAE Systems.
[holding answer 8 January 2007]: No such discussions have taken place.