§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has of the percentage of those employed in manufacturing industry in Dundee and Scotland who are working for United States or European companies; what are the corresponding numbers in each case; and what are the corresponding figures and percentages for 10 years ago.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe latest available information is given below; information on the situation 10 years ago is not readily available.
incoming firms which have developed in Dundee in the last year; and how many jobs have been produced.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherComprehensive information on new firms that have commenced production in the recent past is not available. In March of this year Nimslo Ltd. announced plans for a new three-dimensional camera to be manufactured by Timex Ltd. at Dundee; the project is expected to create 850 jobs. In addition, offers of selective financial assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act totalling £1.4 million have been made since April 1979 to firms already located in Dundee. These are expected to create or safeguard a further 1,100 jobs.