HC Deb 16 July 1986 vol 101 cc529-30W
27. Mr. Sumberg

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what information he has about the level of United States investment in the United Kingdom in (a) 1984 and b) 1985; and how many jobs he estimates this investment created or safeguarded.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The total numbers of known decisions to invest in the United Kingdom by companies from the United States were 156 in 1984 and 193 in 1985. The Department estimates that these decisions will lead to the creation or safeguarding of over 50,000 jobs.

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