HC Deb 17 October 2001 vol 372 cc1252-3W
13. Kevin Brennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly on manufacturing industry in Wales. [4203]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I meet the First Secretary regularly to discuss a range of issues, including manufacturing in Wales.

I am pleased to note the announcement of some 7,500 jobs in manufacturing operations across Wales in the past 12 months, particularly in the light of heavy job losses in the steel sector.

18. Mrs. Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly on manufacturing industry in Wales. [4209]

28. Mark Tami

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the First Secretary of the National Assembly on the manufacturing industry in Wales. [4219]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I meet the First Secretary regularly to discuss a range of issues, including manufacturing in Wales.

I am pleased to note the announcement of some 7,500 jobs in manufacturing operations across Wales in the past 12 months.

19. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on manufacturing employment in Wales. [4210]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I am pleased to note the announcement of some 7,500 jobs in manufacturing operations across Wales in the past 12 months.