Paul Wheelhouse speech for Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan: EIR release

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On 15th October 2020, Paul Wheelhouse, then the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, gave a pre-recorded speech to a webinar on Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan.

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• The text of Paul Wheelhouse’s speech as delivered.
• The final draft of the speaking note prepared ahead of the recording of the speech.
• Copies of all emails sent to Paul Wheelhouse or to Ivan McKee discussing the preparation of the speaking note.

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Speech Offshore Investment Email

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Unredacted - Speech- Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan- Mr Wheelhouse (pre-recorded) - 15 October 2020

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