§ Mr. Mark FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if she will list meetings held between her Department and HM Treasury concerning the preparations for the World Economic Forum; [40191]
(2) who is representing the UK at the World Economic Forum conference in New York; what their aims are; and if she will make a statement after their return; [40192]
(3) what representations she received from British businesses prior to the World Economic Forum conference; and if she will make a statement; [40189]
(4) if she will list meetings she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on preparation for the World Economic Forum; and if she will publish the minutes of these meetings. [40190]
§ Ms HewittI am in regular contact with representatives from British business to discuss a variety of trade related issues. I am not aware of any specific representations received from British businesses prior to the World Economic Forum. I did however receive invitations from 77W a variety of organisations to meetings, dinners and receptions taking place during the course of the World Economic Forum conference.