§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has to assist and induce Korean investment in the assisted areas in Wales; and how many visits have been made by(a) Korean industrial delegations, (b) individual Korean companies and (c) agents on their behalf in the past 12 months. [22488]
§ Mr. HagueThe measures that were successful in encouraging Halla to invest in Pentrebach will continue to be promoted. These include a flexible and loyal work force; a strong economy; a sophisticated industrial infrastructure; a positive approach by all of those with an interest in economic development.
During the past 12 months there has been one visit to Wales by a Korean industrial delegation. There were five visits by individual Korean companies, but reliable information on visits by agents is not available.