HC Deb 02 December 1983 vol 49 c646W
Mr. Raffan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate the number of jobs created in Scotland, and in which industries, as a result of the work of the overseas offices of the Scottish Development Agency.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The overseas offices of the Scottish Development Agency work closely with the diplomatic posts, the Department of Industry and other Scottish agencies to attract inward investment. It is not always possible to attribute the contribution of each of the promotional bodies to securing individual projects and consequently no detailed figures are available in this area. However, since April 1981 the staff of the Scottish Development Agency and the Scottish Office, through their joint inward investment body, Locate in Scotland, have been associated with projects which are expected to create or safeguard over 16,000 jobs in Scotland. The most significant industries involved are electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.

Mr. Raffan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the overseas offices of the Scottish Development Agency.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The Scottish Development Agency has offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Stamford (Connecticut) and Brussels.