HC Deb 21 January 1999 vol 323 c546W
30. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to make an official visit to(a) Brazil and (b) the USA in the next year. [65222]

Mr. Wilson

Proposals for overseas visits by the new Secretary of State, including Brazil, are still under discussion. There are provisional plans for the Secretary of State to visit the US in the Spring of 1999. The visit would be part of a continuing programme, building on the good working relationship we have with many American companies for the strategic alliances and joint ventures.