HC Deb 23 March 1988 vol 130 c140W
24. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many inward investment announcements have been made in Scotland since 1981; how many jobs and what level of investment is involved; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

Since 1981 Locate in Scotland is aware of 386 decisions involving planned investment in Scotland by inward investors of £2.6 billion leading to the creation and safeguarding of 50,000 jobs.