§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the reason was for the postponement of the Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services1 planned visit to Japan in November; and when it will now take place. [136723]
§ Mr. TimmsThe build-up to the Japanese elections made it difficult to secure key ministerial meetings. The visit has therefore been postponed until early in 2004.