HC Deb 01 February 1989 vol 146 c308W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total amount of overseas investment attracted by Scottish businesses for each of the last three years.

Mr. Lang

There are no figures available for the total amount of overseas investment attracted by Scottish businesses. Figures for investment and jobs associated with offers of regional selective assistance projects by overseas-owned companies for the last three financial years are as follows:

Assoicated

investment (£m)

 Associated jobs

created and

safeguarded
1985–86 646.8 4,380
1986–87 316.6 4,360
1987–88 240.2 5,820

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