§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the names of the organisations to be represented on the delegation which he is to lead in Japan later this month.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI shall be accompanied on my visit to Japan by officials of my Department and the Invest in Britain Bureau and by representatives of the Development Corporation for Wales and the Wales TUC.
§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement following his visit to Japan later this month, including a reference to any discussion held on the proposal of the Nissan Motor Company to establish a substantial car manufacturing operation in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsOn my return from Japan I will gladly answer any questions put down by the hon. Member or others.
§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretay of State for Wales whether, on his visit to Japan this month, he will be discussing the proposal of the Nissan Motor Company to establish a substantial car manufacturing operation in the United Kingdom; and, if so, whether he will recommend consideration of the Northern region as a suitable area for the operation.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI understand that the company has embarked on its feasibility study and feel sure that every consideration will be given to all development area and special development area locations. I do not expect that the company would wish to discuss the merits of any particular location or region before that study is completed.
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§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether he has consulted the Invest in Britain Bureau in connection with his visit to Japan later this month.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Invest in Britain Bureau is fully involved in the planning of my visit.
§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will now review his decision to lead the forthcoming Welsh delegation to Japan.