§ Sir Michael NeubertTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on British relations, including trade relations, with Romania.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggBritain's relations with Romania are developing positively. We continue to support the consolidation of political and economic reform in Romania, including through the use of the know-how fund and the activities of the British Council. The frequency of high-level contacts has increased, and in November this year President Iliescu paid a successful visit to the United Kingdom. Britain's trade with Romania has increased significantly, now standing at over £225 million. The United Kingdom is the eight largest investor in Romania. My right hon. Friend the Member for Eddisbury (Mr. Goodlad), Minister of State for Foreign and710W Commonwealth Affairs, recently led the largest trade mission yet mounted to Romania.