§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total cost of the package offered by his Department to Chungwha Picture Tubes; and if he will make a statement. [17733]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe potential package of support discussed with the company, the detail of which must remain confidential, was the best that could be made available for the location in Wales considered by the company.
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when his Department was informed that Chungwha Picture Tubes would not be investing in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [17740]
§ Mr. JonesThe company's position became clear at the end of August last year. Whilst the project will not be going ahead in Wales, I am delighted that the United Kingdom, rather than one of our other competitors for inward investment, will benefit from this investment.