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Westminster Hall adjournment debate on tax avoidance and evasion and global financial flows.
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on tax avoidance and evasion and global financial flows.
Lead member
David Leslie Taylor
Answering member
Ian Pearson
Department
Treasury
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Disclosure of information; Developing countries; Financial markets; Poverty; Trade; Tax avoidance; Taxation; Tax evasion; Tax havens; Economic recession; Revenue and Customs; G20; Capital markets; Multinational companies; World economy; CDC
Date
6 May 2009
Reference
492 c95-118WH
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his assessment is of trade relations with India.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his assessment is of trade relations with India.
Asked by
Jim Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 April 2006
For answer on
26 April 2006
Answered on
26 April 2006
Trade relations between India and the UK are traditionally strong and bilateral trade continues to show excellent growth.The value of bilateral trade with India for goods and services in 2004 was approximately £6.41 billion (2005 figures will be released in July 2006). This was an increase from £5.91 billion in 2003. UK exports to India show a 25.4 per cent. increase to December 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.The UK is currently the fifth biggest investor in India.To further strengthen bilateral commercial ties the Government have worked with its Indian counterparts in creating the Joint Economic Trade Committee (JETCO). Under JETCO the UK and Indian governments are working on the main action points to enhance bilateral trade and investment in specific sectors.The Asia Task Force was also created to identify and remove barriers to trade across the whole of Asia, but with particular focus on India and China.The Government also supports the private sector led Indo-British Partnership Network (IBPN). The main objectives of the IBPN are to provide a networking forum for all UK businesses interested in trade between India and the UK; to identify ways for UK firms to better access the India market and to inform government of the private sector's view of the barriers to trade between the two countries.
Subjects
India; Overseas trade; Trade
Date
26 April 2006
Reference
65394; 445 c1150-1W;445 c1150-1W
House
House of Commons
At the meetings in London between 10 and 12 March, negotiators from the EU, US, India, Brazil, Australia and Japan engaged positively on the substance of the Doha development agenda, but failed to make a breakthrough in the talks. The Government remain committed to seeing an ambitious, pro-development outcome to the DDA by the end of the year and will do their utmost to bring that about.
At the meetings in London between 10 and 12 March, negotiators from the EU, US, India, Brazil, Australia and Japan engaged positively on the substance of the Doha development agenda, but failed to make a breakthrough in the talks. The Government remain committed to seeing an ambitious, pro-development outcome to the DDA by the end of the year and will do their utmost to bring that about.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
: If he will make a statement on the progress made at the recent London meeting on the World Trade Organisation Doha round.
Subjects
Trade; Trade agreements; World Trade Organization
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c403
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I know that my hon. Friend takes a great interest in these matters. Indeed, she was in Hong Kong, so she will appreciate some of the difficulties with the dynamics of the negotiations. There is growing recognition that we have perhaps gone as far as we can by taking incremental steps. What is needed now is the political will for us all to jump together. It is quite clear, from a European perspective, that countries such as Brazil, India and others in the G20 need to move on non-agricultural market access and services. It is also clear, from the UK perspective, that if they move, Europe should be able to move further on agricultural market access than it has done. We all need to choreograph this and jump together. We also need movement from the United States, Japan and others if we are to get a successful pro-development outcome to the round.
I know that my hon. Friend takes a great interest in these matters. Indeed, she was in Hong Kong, so she will appreciate some of the difficulties with the dynamics of the negotiations. There is growing recognition that we have perhaps gone as far as we can by taking incremental steps. What is needed now is the political will for us all to jump together. It is quite clear, from a European perspective, that countries such as Brazil, India and others in the G20 need to move on non-agricultural market access and services. It is also clear, from the UK perspective, that if they move, Europe should be able to move further on agricultural market access than it has done. We all need to choreograph this and jump together. We also need movement from the United States, Japan and others if we are to get a successful pro-development outcome to the round.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
The Minister will be aware of growing pessimism about the prospects for success in the current WTO round. Does he agree that if we are to correct the imbalance in world trade, EU Ministers should seriously consider increasing their offer when they meet this weekend, rather than simply calling for concessions from developing nations?
Subjects
Trade; Trade agreements; World Trade Organization
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c403-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am certainly aware of the problem. Indeed, I met the chief executive of Clarks Shoes only recently to discuss the situation. He was very pleased that the UK Government had lobbied on behalf of Clarks and other manufacturers to exclude athletic footwear and children's shoes from the increases. We judged it best to negotiate with the Commission rather than oppose the increases from the outset so that we can secure improvements. It is very much a tactical issue, and we abstained from voting.
I am certainly aware of the problem. Indeed, I met the chief executive of Clarks Shoes only recently to discuss the situation. He was very pleased that the UK Government had lobbied on behalf of Clarks and other manufacturers to exclude athletic footwear and children's shoes from the increases. We judged it best to negotiate with the Commission rather than oppose the increases from the outset so that we can secure improvements. It is very much a tactical issue, and we abstained from voting.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
David Heathcoat-Amory
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
As the Minister knows, the EU has proposed steep tariff increases on imported shoes from China and Vietnam. That will raise the price of shoes in this country and damage Clarks Shoes, which is based in my constituency. How did the United Kingdom representative vote in the committee that considered those tariff increases?
Subjects
Trade; Trade agreements; World Trade Organization
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c404
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
: If he will make a statement on the progress made at the recent London meeting on the World Trade Organisation Doha round.
: If he will make a statement on the progress made at the recent London meeting on the World Trade Organisation Doha round.
Asked by
Ann McKechin
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 March 2006
For answer on
23 March 2006
Answered on
23 March 2006
At the meetings in London between 10 and 12 March, negotiators from the EU, US, India, Brazil, Australia and Japan engaged positively on the substance of the Doha development agenda, but failed to make a breakthrough in the talks. The Government remain committed to seeing an ambitious, pro-development outcome to the DDA by the end of the year and will do their utmost to bring that about.
Subjects
Trade; Trade agreements; World Trade Organization
Date
23 March 2006
Reference
444 c403; 60677
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 March 2006
For answer on
14 March 2006
Answered on
14 March 2006
The Joint Economic and Trade Committee is a bilateral mechanism for businesses to raise issues of concern for action by the Indian and UK Governments. It aims to encourage the Indian Government to open more sectors to foreign investment and to increase trade and investment opportunities for British business. Indian and British businesses are participating in working groups for agribusiness, accountancy services, health care, hi-tech clusters, legal and financial services and infrastructure.If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.
Notes
Question also printed at at 443 c1291 as OPQ.
Subjects
India; Trade
Date
14 March 2006
Reference
57941; 443 c2045-6W;443 c2045-6W
House
House of Commons
The Joint Economic and Trade Committee is a bilateral mechanism for businesses to raise issues of concern for action by the Indian and UK Governments. It aims to encourage the Indian Government to open more sectors to foreign investment and to increase trade and investment opportunities for British business. Indian and British businesses are participating in working groups for agribusiness, accountancy services, health care, hi-tech clusters, legal and financial services and infrastructure.
The Joint Economic and Trade Committee is a bilateral mechanism for businesses to raise issues of concern for action by the Indian and UK Governments. It aims to encourage the Indian Government to open more sectors to foreign investment and to increase trade and investment opportunities for British business. Indian and British businesses are participating in working groups for agribusiness, accountancy services, health care, hi-tech clusters, legal and financial services and infrastructure.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee. [57941]
(Also printed as WPQ at 443 c2045-6W)
Subjects
India; Trade
Date
14 March 2006
Reference
443 c1291;443 c2045-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I agree that the Scotch whisky industry is unfairly penalised by duty rates. I have raised the matter directly with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and my opposite number. We have made regular submissions about it. We hope that, as part of the World Trade Organisation negotiations, there will be a reduction in tariffs not only for Scotch whisky, but for other products.
I agree that the Scotch whisky industry is unfairly penalised by duty rates. I have raised the matter directly with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and my opposite number. We have made regular submissions about it. We hope that, as part of the World Trade Organisation negotiations, there will be a reduction in tariffs not only for Scotch whisky, but for other products.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister accept that the Scotch whisky industry is seriously affected by the penal rates of duty and import tax that the Indian authorities impose? What are he, the Foreign Office and the Department of Trade and Industry doing to try to ameliorate the position?
Subjects
India; Trade
Date
14 March 2006
Reference
443 c1292
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee. [57941]
(Also printed as WPQ at 443 c2045-6W)
If he will make a statement on the current work programme of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee. [57941]
(Also printed as WPQ at 443 c2045-6W)
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 March 2006
For answer on
14 March 2006
Answered on
14 March 2006
The Joint Economic and Trade Committee is a bilateral mechanism for businesses to raise issues of concern for action by the Indian and UK Governments. It aims to encourage the Indian Government to open more sectors to foreign investment and to increase trade and investment opportunities for British business. Indian and British businesses are participating in working groups for agribusiness, accountancy services, health care, hi-tech clusters, legal and financial services and infrastructure.
Notes
Question also printed at 443 c2045-6W as WPQ.
Subjects
India; Trade
Date
14 March 2006
Reference
443 c1291;443 c2045-6; 57941
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I agree and I look forward to meeting the hon. Gentleman and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry to discuss trade in India shortly. He is right that we must conduct more trade, which is surely the best message that we can convey to India. We are doing that through the Indo-British Partnership Network. Recently, I was in India with a strong business delegation and improvements are taking place. However, I am not satisfied. It is a little like England in the second test—our batting performance was poor. We need to do better, and I am sure that we will do better in future.
I agree and I look forward to meeting the hon. Gentleman and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry to discuss trade in India shortly. He is right that we must conduct more trade, which is surely the best message that we can convey to India. We are doing that through the Indo-British Partnership Network. Recently, I was in India with a strong business delegation and improvements are taking place. However, I am not satisfied. It is a little like England in the second test—our batting performance was poor. We need to do better, and I am sure that we will do better in future.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
When the Select Committee on Trade and Industry was in India last week, we saw for ourselves the huge enthusiasm that exists in the Indian business community to build and deepen trade and investment relations between our two countries. We also saw the dignified response of the Indian Government to terrorist atrocities in Varanasi. Does the Minister agree that one of the most effective contributions that we can make to answering the terrorists is to signal our determination to do all that we can to build and deepen our relationships with the fastest-growing democracy in the world?
Subjects
India; Trade
Date
14 March 2006
Reference
443 c1291
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has made recently to African governments concerning the trade in conflict diamonds.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has made recently to African governments concerning the trade in conflict diamonds.
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 February 2006
For answer on
16 February 2006
Answered on
27 February 2006
My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has not made specific representations to African Governments on the issue of conflict diamonds.However, the United Kingdom is committed to the international control of the trade in rough diamonds through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The scheme allows for multilateral action to review and encourage all Participants, including those in Africa, to improve controls over their diamond production and trade.
Subjects
Armed conflict; Certification; Africa; Monitoring; Trade; Diamonds
Date
27 February 2006
Reference
443 c294W;443 c294W; 52888
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken by his Department to reduce the trade in conflict diamonds.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken by his Department to reduce the trade in conflict diamonds.
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 February 2006
For answer on
15 February 2006
Answered on
27 February 2006
The UK is a Participant of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), a set of politically-binding minimum common standards which control the international trade in rough diamonds, as well as stipulating various levels of transparency, monitoring and co-operation between participants. The Government Diamond Office (GDO), the authority overseeing UK implementation of the KPCS, is a Department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The GDO issues certificates for exports of rough diamonds from the UK, collates statistics for the UK trade in rough diamonds and monitors implementation of the KPCS provisions within the UK, including through co-operating with HM Revenue and Customs on inspections of rough diamond shipments.
Subjects
Armed conflict; Certification; Monitoring; Trade; Diamonds
Date
27 February 2006
Reference
443 c293-4W;443 c293-4W; 52172
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effect of the mining of and trade in conflict diamonds on West African economies; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effect of the mining of and trade in conflict diamonds on West African economies; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 February 2006
For answer on
16 February 2006
Answered on
27 February 2006
Diamond production and trade is just one of the factors that impacts upon West African economies. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is a set of politically-binding minimum common standards which control the international trade in rough diamonds, as well as stipulating various levels of transparency, monitoring and co-operation between participants. Under the terms of the Peer Review Mechanism within the KPCS, a Review Visit has been carried out in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Togo, while ad-hoc missions have been carried out in Liberia and specific monitoring measures are in place with regard to the conflict diamond situation in Cote d'Ivoire. These measures, together with those being undertaken via the three-year review process for the KPCS that is due to report in July 2006, have provided the KPCS, and the participants thereof, with an assessment of the impact of the Kimberley Process in addressing the issue of conflict diamonds upon West African economies. Sanctions have also proved a useful tool in restricting the flow of conflict diamonds.
Subjects
Armed conflict; Certification; Economic situation; Monitoring; Trade; Diamonds; West Africa
Date
27 February 2006
Reference
53166; 443 c294W;443 c294W
House
House of Commons
I did say that our trade with India is increasing, and that is to be welcomed, but to quote a Japanese quality guru, Shigeo Shingo,"““Those who are not dissatisfied will never make any progress.””"
We need to improve continuously trade performance, just as our manufacturing and other industries need to improve continuously. I am aware of the study to which the hon. Gentleman refers, and I want to see more UK companies taking advantage of the opportunities available in the emerging markets of China, India, south-east Asia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and other countries.
I did say that our trade with India is increasing, and that is to be welcomed, but to quote a Japanese quality guru, Shigeo Shingo,"““Those who are not dissatisfied will never make any progress.””"
We need to improve continuously trade performance, just as our manufacturing and other industries need to improve continuously. I am aware of the study to which the hon. Gentleman refers, and I want to see more UK companies taking advantage of the opportunities available in the emerging markets of China, India, south-east Asia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and other countries.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
I think that the Minister said two slightly contradictory things. In answer to my hon. Friend the Member for South-West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous), he said that our trade performance in India was very good. Now, quite rightly, he has just said that we need to up our game. Has he seen the recent survey from KPMG that suggests that British businesses are retreating to the comfort blanket of north America and Europe and are largely ignoring the opportunities in the emerging and developing economies of the world? What can the Government do to re-engage those companies and help them to rediscover the sense of enterprise and adventure that created the wealth that we now enjoy in this country?
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1542
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman tried to get angry, but the simple fact is that UKTI has a budget of £280 million per annum. It helps companies in over 100 markets worldwide through its network of posts and staff. It provides a range of services. According to the most recent trade figures, our export volumes are 9.7 per cent. higher than in the same period last year. Value for money is important to the Government, and £65 million was spent on four main business support programmes. That helped 6,000 companies and produced £1.1 billion in net additional benefit. By any measure, that must be good value for the taxpayer's money.
The hon. Gentleman tried to get angry, but the simple fact is that UKTI has a budget of £280 million per annum. It helps companies in over 100 markets worldwide through its network of posts and staff. It provides a range of services. According to the most recent trade figures, our export volumes are 9.7 per cent. higher than in the same period last year. Value for money is important to the Government, and £65 million was spent on four main business support programmes. That helped 6,000 companies and produced £1.1 billion in net additional benefit. By any measure, that must be good value for the taxpayer's money.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
My hon. Friend the Member for South-West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous)—
My hon. Friend the Member for South-West Bedfordshire has the done the House and the country a favour by drawing attention to our record trade deficit, up 25 per cent. on last year. Yet at the same time the United Kingdom's main trade and investment body, UKTI, has had its budget cut this year by £6 million. The Government's obsession with fragmentation and dilution to the rural development agencies and the devolved Assemblies is blurring our trade effort throughout the world. Is it not a fact that UK plc's trade and inward investment effort could and should be a great deal more effective?
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1543-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement on his Department's policy on increasing the UK's share of international trade and inward investment.
If he will make a statement on his Department's policy on increasing the UK's share of international trade and inward investment.
Asked by
Andrew Selous
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 February 2006
For answer on
16 February 2006
Answered on
16 February 2006
Overseas trade is an essential part of the UK's prosperity. UK Trade & Investment helps companies in the UK to develop their businesses internationally. UKTI also works to attract high quality inward investment and the UK is the No. 1 location in Europe for inward investment.
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1541; 51997
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend is right to point out that those are two important areas. Certainly, with regard to countries such as China, health care and pollution technology are recognised as key priority areas where we have expertise in the UK in our research base and in many of our companies. We are actively supporting those companies to win business contracts in China. It is not just China, but India, Brazil and other emerging markets where we need to up our economic performance in such areas and in other sectors as well.
My hon. Friend is right to point out that those are two important areas. Certainly, with regard to countries such as China, health care and pollution technology are recognised as key priority areas where we have expertise in the UK in our research base and in many of our companies. We are actively supporting those companies to win business contracts in China. It is not just China, but India, Brazil and other emerging markets where we need to up our economic performance in such areas and in other sectors as well.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Rob Marris
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
In terms of international trade, two growing areas are medical technology, and pollution control equipment and environmental control materials and so on. What is the Department doing to encourage UK companies to invest, research and export in those two sectors?
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1542
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Overseas trade is an essential part of the UK's prosperity. UK Trade & Investment helps companies in the UK to develop their businesses internationally. UKTI also works to attract high quality inward investment and the UK is the No. 1 location in Europe for inward investment.
Overseas trade is an essential part of the UK's prosperity. UK Trade & Investment helps companies in the UK to develop their businesses internationally. UKTI also works to attract high quality inward investment and the UK is the No. 1 location in Europe for inward investment.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1541
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The UK's trade performance with India is growing strongly and it is absolutely right that we do more to trade with China, India and other emerging markets. Our trade deficit is about 2 per cent. of gross domestic product. The United States trade deficit is 6 per cent. of GDP. In 1989, under a Conservative Government, our trade deficit was 5.1 per cent. Our current account deficit is forecast to widen a little this year, but it is easily sustainable.
The UK's trade performance with India is growing strongly and it is absolutely right that we do more to trade with China, India and other emerging markets. Our trade deficit is about 2 per cent. of gross domestic product. The United States trade deficit is 6 per cent. of GDP. In 1989, under a Conservative Government, our trade deficit was 5.1 per cent. Our current account deficit is forecast to widen a little this year, but it is easily sustainable.
Answered by
Ian Pearson
(Labour)
Asked by
Andrew Selous
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department of Trade and Industry
Type
Oral answers to questions
The United Kingdom's 2005 trade deficit was not only the largest ever at £47 billion, it was a fifth larger than the year before. Even within the European Union, we are running a trade deficit in goods of some £3 billion a month. Do the Government think that we, as a country, can go on indefinitely importing more than we export? Even Belgium sells more to India than we do.
Subjects
Overseas trade; Trade; Foreign investment in UK; UK Trade and Investment
Date
16 February 2006
Reference
442 c1541-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons