§ 14. Mr. David EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many inward investment projects have been received in Wales over the last five years for which figures are available; and what has been the total worth of such investment.
§ Mr. David HuntDuring the five years to 31 March, Wales secured a total of 488 inward investment projects—a rate of almost two every week. The companies involved estimated the capital investment at some £2.5 billion. Since March a further 32 projects have been secured with an estimated capital investment of £263 million.