HC Deb 27 April 1988 vol 132 c187W
23. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the aggregate value of inward investment to Scotland since 1979; and how many jobs have resulted therefrom.

Mr. Lang

The estimated aggregate value of inward investment to Scotland from 1979 to date is £2.9 billion with the prospect of the creation or safeguarding of 64,980 jobs.