HC Deb 30 January 1975 vol 885 cc247-8W
29. Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increase in the level of foreign investment in the United Kingdom since March 1974.

Mr. Dell

Overseas investment in the United Kingdom public and private sectors, net of disinvestment, in the second and third quarters of 1974, the latest period for which information is available, totalled £1,304 million.

21. Miss Richardson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider setting up a foreign investment board to monitor overseas influence on the economy of this country in the light of the present economic situation.

22. Mr. Hoyle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider setting up a foreign investment board to monitor overseas influence in the economy of this country in the light of the present economic situation.

34. Mr. Thorne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider setting up an investment bank to investigate, and approve or disapprove, proposed foreign investments to be made in all branches of British industry; and whether he will make a statement.

37. Mr. Litterick

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the light of the present economic situation, he will consider establishing a board with responsibility for monitoring the flow of foreign investment into the United Kingdom.

39. Mr. Ron Thomas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider setting up a foreign investment board to monitor the influence of foreign capital investment on the economy of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Dell

Interdepartmental machinery already exists for considering proposals for foreign investment in this country and their likely effect on our economy.