§ 23. Mr. Douglasasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the prospects for inward investment in Scotland for 1984–85.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe continuing growth in the United Kingdom and world economies should enhance the opportunities for the attraction of inward investment to Scotland in 1984–85. Since last January, 27 overseas firms have committed themselves to projects involving fixed investment of around £190 million in Scotland over the next five years and there are a number of other major multinational companies presently showing interest in a Scottish location.