§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the extent of overseas investment in Northern Ireland industry for each of the years 1977 to 1980 inclusive; and how many jobs were created as a result.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe information is not available in the exact form requested. During the years in question, however, the Department of Commerce, Northern Ireland, agreed to provide selective financial assistance to a number of companies of non-United Kingdom parentage in respect of projects designed to generate new employment.
The planned fixed capital expenditure in these projects and the number of jobs promoted are:
Jobs Promoted Number Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure £ million 1977 1,634 12.6 1978 3,893 46.4 1979 2,982 52.6 1980 2,054 23.9