HC Deb 23 October 1972 vol 843 c197W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total value of, respectively, direct and portfolio investment by residents of the United Kingdom in the six member countries of the European Economic Community in the first two quarters of 1972 and in the corresponding period in 1971 and 1970.

Mr. Nott

The following is the information:

INVESTMENT BY UNITED KINGDOM RESIDENTS IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (JANUARY TO JUNE OF EACH YEAR)
£million
1970 1971 1972
Direct investment 26 59 Not
available
Portfolio investment 8 24 129

Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total value of inward investment in the United Kingdom by residents of the six member countries of the European Economic Community in the first two quarters of 1972 and in the corresponding period in 1971 and 1970.

Mr. Nott

The following is the information:

INVESTMENT BY RESIDENTS OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (JANUARY TO JUNE OF EACH YEAR)
£million
1970 1971 1972
Direct investment 43 35 Not
available
Portfolio investment - equals disinvesment. -1 14 -1