HC Deb 09 June 1975 vol 893 cc4-5W
24. Mr. Hall-Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will bring forward proposals to stimulate investment in new industrial projects in the United Kingdom by overseas firms wishing to take advantage of tariff-free access to the market of the European Economic Community.

Mr. Benn

The full range of measures to stimulate investment in the United Kingdom will continue to be available to firms investing in Britain.

25. Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what estimate he has made of the likely trend of investment in industry in the light of the result of the referendum.

26. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on prospects for industrial investment following the EEC referendum.

Mr. Benn

I must ask the House to await future forecasts of investment intentions for British industry.

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