§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Trade (1) what was the total amount invested by British firms by way of direct investment in the countries of the eight other members of the European Economic Community since 1972 to the latest date for which figures are available;
(2) what was the total amount invested by way of direct investment in the United Kingdom by European countries of the EEC since 1972 to the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. ShoreThe information available relates to net direct investment in 1972 and 1973. United Kingdom net direct investment, other than oil, in the eight other members of the EEC in 1972 and 1973 totalled £764 million. Net direct investment, other than oil and insurance, by the eight other members of the EEC in the United Kingdom in 1972 and 1973 totalled £147 million.