HC Deb 21 July 1981 vol 9 c120W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many foreign firms invested in Northern Ireland in 1980; and what has been the nature of each investment and the total amount of that investment.

Mr. Adam Butler

Information on investment during 1980 by foreign manufacturing companies operating in Northern Ireland is not yet available. The following manufacturing companies of foreign origin commenced production in Northern Ireland during 1980.

Company Products
LFE International Castings for pumps
American Monitor International Ltd. Electronic blood analysing equipment and reagents
Fisher Body Ltd. Seat Belts
National Supply Co. (UK) Ltd. Oilfield equipment
De Lorean Motor Co. Sports cars

The start-up costs of these projects totalled approximately £165 million.