HC Deb 14 May 1986 vol 97 c477W
51. Mr. Brandon-Bravo

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his Department's estimate of the number of jobs created by inward investment since 1980.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The Department estimates that, as a result of the inward investment decisions notified to the Invest in Britain Bureau within the years 1980 to 1985, some 110,000 jobs will be created and many more have been safeguarded.

Takeovers

52. Mr. Sheerman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will next meet the Director General of Fair Trading to discuss the recent spate of takeovers.

Mr. Channon

I meet the Director General regularly to discuss a range of questions within his responsibilities. The date of the next meeting has not yet been arranged.