§ 26. Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the latest figures on inward investment to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Tim SmithThe financial year from 1 April 1993 to 31 March 1994 has been the most successful 12-month period for inward investment since the Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland was established in 1982.
During the year, 13 projects were secured offering a potential 2,309 jobs. Associated investment in these projects amounts to £259 million.
I am much encouraged by this success, and by the prospects for securing further inward investment for the Province.