HC Deb 25 January 1972 vol 829 cc401-2W
Mr. Tugendhat

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what proportion of Great Britain's exports in value terms was accounted for by foreign-owned companies, in the latest year for which the figures are available;

(2) what proportion of gross fixed investment in manufacturing industry was accounted for by foreign-owned companies, in the latest year for which the figures are available;

(3) what proportion of gross fixed investment in manufacturing industry in special development areas, and development areas, was accounted for by foreign-owned companies, in the latest year for which the figures are available.

Mr. John Davies

The following is the information:

PROPORTION ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMPANIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED OVERSEAS
Year Percentage
United Kingdom exports 1970* 23
Fixed investment in private manufacturing industry 1963 13

Similar figures are not available for fixed investment in development areas

* Provisional

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