The defeat of Germany was cause for great celebrationinBritain, the United StatesandotherAllied nations. Buttwofactsmade the celebrationsless joyful than they might have been.
"We cannot forget that Madein England and MadeinGreatBritain have value for consumers in this country, but probably more so around the globe, " said Mr Williamson.
In London he also has made commitments to the National Theatre of GreatBritain, the Old Vic theater and the Donmar Warehouse, London's leading repertory theater.