HC Deb 18 May 1998 vol 312 cc229-30W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many times he has met the Wales TUC to discuss(a) inward investment and (b) the prospects for industry in Wales. [41647]

Mr. Hain

My right hon. Friend and I are in frequent touch with the Wales TUC and constituent unions on a wide variety of issues and both attended the Wales TUC conference last month.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he last met the CBI to discuss(a) inward investment and (b) the prospects for industry in Wales. [41646]

Mr. Hain

My right hon. Friend has not met the CBI. However, I have met them on several occasions, most recently on 27 April. Welsh Office officials are also in regular contact with the CBI on a wide variety of issues.