HC Deb 10 April 2002 vol 383 cc3-4W
17. Dr. Francis

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues about manufacturing industry in Wales. [44163]

25. Mark Tami

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues about manufacturing industry in Wales. [44171]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I regularly meet with my ministerial colleagues and discuss a range of issues including manufacturing.

The Government recognise it is a particularly tough time for manufacturers in the UK, due to the slowdown in world economy and weakness of euro. However, these problems are not confined to the UK or, in particular, Wales.