HC Deb 18 January 1990 vol 165 c344W
60. Mr. Cran

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much the United Kingdom economy has benefited from inward investment over the past 10 years.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The United Kingdom economy has benefited from direct and portfolio investment inflows of £94 billion over the past 10 years. Inflows of £52 billion have occurred within the last three years, reflecting the confidence that overseas investors have in our economic policies.