§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly concerning job losses in the manufacturing industry in Wales. [144061]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI regularly discuss a wide range of issues with the First Secretary, including manufacturing industry in Wales.
Job losses are always unwelcome. However, the Government continue to work closely with the National Assembly to secure the future of manufacturing industry in Wales. The success of the Government's policies aimed at achieving sustained growth, sound public finances and stable inflation have provided the business sector with a sound platform from which to invest in the long-term future of Wales.