§ 34. Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to visit south-east Asia to promote Scotland for inward investment and jobs; and if he will make a statement. [24258]
§ Mr. KynochMy right hon. Friend intends to visit Japan later this year to promote Scotland as a location for inward investment but he has no plans at present to visit South East Asia. The benefits of Scotland as a business location are promoted within South East Asia by Locate in Scotland's representatives in Taiwan and Singapore.