§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what initiative; are being taken by Taiwan to overcome the problems of counterfeiting, following his discussions on 22 June with the Vice-Minister of Trade.
(2) what initiatives are likely to be taken by Taiwan towards inward investment in the United Kingdom, following his discussion on 22 June with the Vice-Minister of Trade.
§ Mr. ParkinsonNo formal discussions have been held with any representative of the Taiwanese authorities. I understand that in Taiwan the penalties for counterfeiting are to be increased. While I welcome this indication of intention to suppress fraudulent practices, I repeat that we will not be satisfied until they have been stamped out. I am not aware of any new Taiwanese initiatives on inward investment.