HC Deb 08 May 1989 vol 152 c327W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of overseas investment into the United Kingdom Wales currently receives.

Mr. Peter Walker

In terms of related new jobs, Wales' share of inward investment was 20 per cent. in 1987. The provisional figures for 1988 indicate that this has increased to 22 per cent. This compares with 6 per cent. in 1979.

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