Chinese investment to be sourced alongside the Wirral

Wednesday, 25 February 2015 00:00

Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly has given an update on efforts to attract major foreign investment.

He was asked in yesterday's House of Keys sitting by Michael MHK Alf Cannan when we would start to see the benefits of the numerous government delegation trips to China.

Minister Skelly says working in partnership with the Wirral Council, Wirral Chamber of Commerce and its private sector - as they've been able to establish an attractive proposal for Chinese business.

He explained how the partnership would work:

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