Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2001 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, When he will next meet the Engineering Employers' Federation to discuss manufacturing in Wales.

Answer: Mr. Fabricant: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he will next meet the Engineering Employers Federation to discuss manufacturing in Wales. [151057] Mr. Paul Murphy: I am in regular contact with a broad range of manufacturing representatives in Wales and have met representatives of the Engineering Employers' Federation. Despite recent job losses in some sectors of manufacturing in Wales, the announcement of further investment by Ford at Bridgend, together with recent positive decisions on production in the UK by Toyota and Nissan, demonstrates confidence in the economic stability and favourable business environment this Government have established.

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