HC Deb 19 January 1977 vol 924 cc254-5W
38. Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what grants are available for consulting engineers, architects and construction firms seeking assignments abroad.

Mr. Meacher

The full range of British Overseas Trade Board services for exporters, including financial assistance for groups travelling or exhibiting overseas, is available to consulting engineers, architects and construction firms. They may also be eligible for assistance towards the pre-contractual expenses of competing for major contracts overseas.

Gross inward investment (1) of overseas companies by area of investor 1970–74.
£ million
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
EEC(2) … … … … 66 79 63 129 108
Other European countries(3) … … … … 41 48 72 74 119
USA … … … … 279 331 331 410 468
(1) Including unremitted profits.
(2) Excluding Denmark and Irish Republic in 1970–72.
(3) Including Denmark and Irish Republic in 1970–72.