§ 22. Patrick MercerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had about manufacturing competitiveness in Wales.[541]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyOnly yesterday I attended the launch of the Transport and General Workers Union policy statement on manufacturing, "Manufacturing Matters", and was able to discuss a range of manufacturing issues with a range of organisations. I also hold regularly discussions with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales and with my ministerial colleagues.
The Government are committed to improving manufacturing competitiveness across the whole of the UK by helping established industries to modernise and compete in new global markets, by encouraging enterprise and by creating a stable macroeconomic climate.