§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action is being taken by his Department to encourage investment in China.
§ Mr. GoodladThe British embassy in Peking, the consulate-general in Shanghai and the China trade unit in Hong Kong work closely with the DTI and the China434W Britain trade group to provide advice and information to British companies on the Chinese market. When, for example, the largest trade mission ever organised by the China Britain trade group visited China in September, one component specifically studied industrial investment opportunities with the help and support of our posts there.
§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which British industries by turnover are most active in China.
§ Mr. GoodladTotal United Kingdom exports to China in 1993 increased by 72 per cent. over the previous year. The principal United Kingdom exports by industrial sectors were:
£ million Specialised machinery 111 Power generating equipment 106 General industrial machinery and equipment 80 Other transport equipment 74 Telecommunications and sound recording and reproducing apparatus and equipment 70 Iron and steel 42 Metal working machinery 38 Professional, scientific and controlling equipment 29 Organic chemicals 25 Electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances 25