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Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2006. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Joint Economic and Trade Committee

Question
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.
Answer

The Joint Economic and Trade Committee is a bilateral mechanism for businesses to raise issues of concern for action by the Indian and UK Governments. It aims to encourage the Indian Government to open more sectors to foreign investment and to increase trade and investment opportunities for British business. Indian and British businesses are participating in working groups for agribusiness, accountancy services, health care, hi-tech clusters, legal and financial services and infrastructure.If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57941; 443 c2045-6W;443 c2045-6W
Session
2005-06
Notes
Question also printed at at 443 c1291 as OPQ.
Subjects
India Trade
Link
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