§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the impact of the eurozone on inward investment to Northern Ireland. [79400]
§ Mr. IngramThe lead-time associated with securing inward investment is usually quite lengthy; therefore, it is too early to assess the impact that the introduction of the euro has had on investment.
The Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland will continue to monitor the flows of inward investment to try to assess the impact, if any, of the introduction of the euro.