§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the prospects for the manufacturing sector in Wales. [150233]
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§ Mr. Alan Johnson[holding answer 13 February 2001]: I have been particularly encouraged by recent announcements. Ford are investing £240 million at their Bridgend plant, creating over 600 new jobs, Toyota have invested £100 million at their Deeside plant and Wireless Systems International are currently creating over 260 new jobs in Cwmbran. These are major coups for Welsh industry, underlining the high regard in which the Welsh work force and economy are held and a welcome sign that manufacturing investment is back on track after a very difficult period.