§ 15. Mr. David ShawTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the current annual level of inward investment in Northern Ireland; and what was the level prior to the ceasefire. [9640]
§ Mr. AncramDuring the nine months of the current financial year to 31 December 1995 Northern Ireland has secured eight inward investment projects promoting 2,306 jobs. In the 12 months of 1994–95 there were 10 projects promoting 1,969 jobs, and in the 12 months of 1993–94 there were 13 projects promoting 2,309 jobs.