HC Deb 17 June 1986 vol 99 cc516-7W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the level of investment in Northern Ireland by (a) American companies and financial institutions, (b) the European Economic Community and regional development agencies and (c) other public sector sources; and if he will provide the relevant figures for each of the past 10 years.

Dr. Boyson

The information is as follows:

(a) Investment by American Companies is known only in cases where the companies have sought selective financial assistance for the project concerned. The planned amount of investment in such projects is as follows:
Calendar Year £ million
1976–1979 n.a.
1980 51.4
1981 18.6
1982 39.8
1983 0.6
*1984/85 59.2
*1985/86 70.8
Total over six years 240.4
*Financial years
n.a. Not available

No information is available on investment by American financial institutions

Financial Year £ million
1978–79 452
1979–80 551
1980–81 527
1981–82 476
1982–83 529

Financial Year £ million
1983–84 529
1984–85 546
1985–86 581
Total 4,937

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