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Written question asked by Tim Collins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what meetings he had to discuss the aerospace industry during his recent visit to the United States. - (Holding answer 26 October 1998).
Answer

Mr. Collins: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what meetings he had to discuss the aerospace industry during his recent visit to the United States. [56477] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 26 October 1998]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry takes a close interest in the aerospace industry. His recent visit to the United States however focused on computing, information technology and new media, emerging technologies, and biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He also discussed inward investment issues. Aerospace issues were not discussed on this occasion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c509W; 56477
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Aviation Aircraft ICT Technology USA