Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 27 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 January 2003. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Friday, 31 January 2003 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 advice her Department issues on UK investment into Peru; when and for what reason this advice was last updated; and if she will make a statement. - Includes ref to Trade Partners UK website www.tradepartners.gov.uk.

Answer: Angus Robertson:: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice her Department issues on UK investment into Peru; when and for what reason this advice was last updated; and if she will make a statement. [94256] Nigel Griffiths: Advice on direct investment into Peru, including reference to the legal framework governing foreign investment in the country, is available on the Trade Partners UK website www.tradepartners.gov.uk which is regularly updated. For all markets, Trade Partners UK advises companies to base their decision on whether and where to invest on a sound knowledge and understanding of local conditions. Trade Partners UK, a joint DTI/FCO body, has the objective of enhancing the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas sales and investments.

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