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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 July 2011.


Railways: Train Design

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any discussions took place with, and any concessions were offered by, the Government of Japan during negotiations with Hitachi regarding the new intercity trains contract about the ability of British engineering companies to compete in Japan.
Answer

On each of the occasions that the Secretary of State has met the Japanese ambassador to the UK and other Japanese government officials, he has emphasised the importance and benefits of allowing British companies to compete on a level playing field for engineering and other contracts within Japan. Furthermore, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to ensure that this matter is raised in the EU-Japan regulatory reform dialogue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11091; 729 c339-40WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Engineering Japan Manufacturing industries Procurement Trains Trade competitiveness
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk