HC Deb 05 November 2003 vol 412 c666W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps the Government are taking to promote inward investment in the United Kingdom. [135474]

Ms Hewitt

The Government have expanded the inward investment function, home and overseas, within UK Trade & Investment (formerly Invest UK) to ensure that the UK maintains its place as the number one destination in Europe for inward investment in the EU. UK Trade Investment works with the Regional Development Agencies and the development agencies of the Devolved Administrations to provide a tailored service to encourage inward investment.

Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to promote the United Kingdom as a manufacturing base to foreign companies, with particular reference to the qualities of the workforce. [135503]

Ms Hewitt

In promoting the UK as the top inward investment location in Europe, UK Trade and Investment (formerly Invest UK) focuses on value added investment including in manufacturing.

UK Trade and Investment ensures that inward investors are aware of all the qualities the UK has to offer including our skilled and adaptable workforce.

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