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
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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
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