§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what measures she proposes to improve the(a) accountability, (b) targeting of investment, (c) stricter adherence to investment criteria and (d) development of performance indicators for the Industrial Development Board's overseas offices. [59181]
§ Mr. IngramAll these issues have been considered by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland in his report on inward investment which was presented to the House of Commons on 27 October. As the report may be the subject of consideration by the Committee of Public Accounts of this House, it would not be appropriate for me to pre-empt such consideration by commenting on these matters.
§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the Northern Ireland Audit Office report into the operation of the Industrial Development Board's inward investment programme from 1987 to 1997. [59179]
§ Mr. IngramAs this Report has been presented to the House of Commons and may be the subject of detailed consideration by the Committee of Public Accounts of this House it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the Report at this point in time.