§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many overseas companies were established in Wales between 1970 and 1975, 1975 and 1980 and 1980 and 1985; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsComprehensive information is not available for all types of developments in Wales by overseas companies. However, estimates of the number of new manufacturing plants opened by overseas companies are as follows:
Number of new plants opened by overseas companies Periods Number 1970 to 1975 54 1976 to 1980 55 1981 to 1985 58