Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Development.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of Economic Development concerning the Policy Chairman’s Visit to Saudi Arabia with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The Policy Chairman reported that this was a very useful trip as part of her role as Co-Chair of the Saudi-UK Asset Management Private Sector Group.

One Member reported that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Saudi Arabia had mentioned that they wanted a constant supply of senior figures to visit the country to enhance the UK message.

RESOLVED, that:

·         The report be noted.