§ 25. Mr. BellinghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to meet small business leaders to discuss inward investment in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [20062]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular meetings with business leaders in Wales to discuss a range of issues affecting their businesses.
Inward investment makes a significant contribution to the Welsh economy by bringing in new products, new skills and new ideas. Since December 2000, Wales has 860W attracted capital investment of £633 million, promising 5,346 new jobs and the safeguarding of 4,335 existing jobs.