British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) stands with Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors next to a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) stands with Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors next to a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.

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  1. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) sits in a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009, as he shakes hands with Katsuaki Watanabe (L), vice president of Toyota Motors. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  2. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) stands with Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors next to a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  3. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) stands with Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors next to a Toyota prototype model of plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  4. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) stands with Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors next to a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  5. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) and Katsuaki Watanabe, vice president of Toyota Motors, drive a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' car at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  6. British Business Minister Peter Mandelson (R) sits in a Toyota prototype model of a plug-in hybrid 'Prius' at the British Embassy in Tokyo on October 5, 2009, as he shakes hands with Katsuaki Watanabe (L), vice president of Toyota Motors. Mandelson is on a three-day visit to Tokyo.
  7. British Business, Innovation and Skills Minister Lord Mandelson, right, is briefed by Toyota Motor Corps. Vice Chairman Katsuaki Watanabe as he checks out Toyota's Lexus hybrid car model at the British embassy in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.
  8. British Business, Innovation and Skills Minister Lord Mandelson, right, sits in a driver's seat of Toyota's hybrid car as he is briefed by Toyota Motor Corps. Vice Chairman Katsuaki Watanabe at the British embassy in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.
  9. LONDON - NOVEMBER 18: Leader of the House of Commons Harriet Harman attend the State Opening of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  10. LONDON - NOVEMBER 18: Leader of the House of Commons Harriet Harman attend the State Opening of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  11. LONDON - NOVEMBER 18: Leader of the House of Commons Harriet Harman attend the State Opening of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  12. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg leave after the State Opening Of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  13. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg leave after the State Opening Of Parliament on November 18, 2009 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the Government's legislative programme in a speech delivered from the Throne in The House of Lords. This new session of Parliament will only last until the general election which has to be called by June 3, 2010.
  14. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 17: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Lord Peter Mandelson attends a memorial service for Sir John Mortimer at Southwark Cathedral on November 17, 2009 in London, England.
  15. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 17: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Lord Peter Mandelson attends a memorial service for Sir John Mortimer at Southwark Cathedral on November 17, 2009 in London, England.
  16. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 17: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Lord Peter Mandelson attends a memorial service for Sir John Mortimer at Southwark Cathedral on November 17, 2009 in London, England.

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