§ Sir Michael NeubertTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's performance in attracting internationally mobile investment projects in 1994–95.
§ Mr. HeseltineMy Department's Investment in Britain Bureau announced in its annual review, published today, that 1994–95 was another very successful year for attracting inward investment into the United Kingdom.
A total of 434 direct investment projects were recorded by the IBB for the period 1 April 1994 to 31 March 1995. This is an increase of 30 projects over the previous year, the highest figure ever recorded, and demonstrates quite clearly just how attractive the UK continues to be to
Ministerial Gifts—Financial Year 1994–95 Total number of gifts Retained personal use Retained office use Surrendered to the Department Purchased Mr. Heseltine 39 2 1 36 0 Mr. Eggar 76 55 18 2 1 Mr. Needham 50 21 2 26 1 Lord Ferrers 4 4 0 0 0 Lord Strathclyde 6 6 0 0 0 Mr. Sainsbury 13 9 0 4 0 Mr. Evans 9 5 4 0 0 Mr. Hamilton 3 2 0 1 0 Mr. McLoughlin 4 4 0 0 0 Mr. Page 0 0 0 0 0 Mr. Taylor 4 2 2 0 0 Mr. Wardle 29 9 7 13 0 Total 237 119 34 82 2