HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 145 c231W
31. Mr. William Powell

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many overseas companies have set up operations in Britain over the past year.

Mr. Alan Clark

According to the latest figures known to the Invest in Britain Bureau, during the first three quarters of 1988, 260 inward investment decisions were made to locate in the United Kingdom. These include the establishment of a new business, expansion or acquisition of an existing business and involvement in joint venture.