HC Deb 22 March 1989 vol 149 c602W
Mr. Goodlad

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster by how much his Department's support for INWARD has increased in the last three years; how much investment has been secured thereby; and how many jobs have been created or safeguarded.

Mr. Atkins

Department of Industry support for INWARD was £263,000 in 1986–87, £380,000 in 1987–88 and £450,000 in 1988–89. During the period INWARD has been involved in securing 40 projects which have resulted in known investment in excess of £94 million and the creation/safeguarding of approximately 1,700 jobs.