§ 27. Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on the current level of inward investment from Japan.
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§ Mr. LeighLatest figures from the Central Statistical Office show that Japanese investment represents 4–1 per cent. of total foreign direct investment in the United Kingdom. The DTI knows of 158 Japanese companies manufacturing in the United Kingdom. According to Japanese Ministry of Finance statistics, 41 per cent. by value of all Japanese, manufacturing and non-manufacturing, investment in the EC at end of financial year 1990–91, came to the United Kingdom.