§ Sir Wyn RobertsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what he is doing to promote trade between Wales and Taiwan and whether he will make a statement. [25535]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe Welsh Office actively supports trade and business contacts between Wales and Taiwan—including a successful trade mission to Taiwan last September; by support for inward investment, including the recent announcement of a 100 job project by Ringtel, the first major Taiwanese inward investment into Wales. The Welsh Development Agency has an active programme to develop further investment opportunities and maintains an office in Taipei. I am also aware of and appreciate my right hon. Friend's support for the WDA's efforts through his own forthcoming visit to Taiwan.