HC Deb 10 December 1982 vol 33 c630W
Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what major international companies have announced plans to invest in Hong Kong over the last six months.

Mr. Rifkind

Over the last six months, Thomas de la Rue (UK), Ferranti Electronics Ltd (UK), Dow Chemical Co. (USA) and Sea-Land (USA) have announced plans to invest in Hong Kong. In addition four foreign banks and six deposit-taking companies have successfully applied for licensed status.