HC Deb 11 July 1996 vol 281 cc315-6W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much inward investment has been attracted to Northern Ireland in the most recent year for which figures are available. [35391]

Mr. Ancram

The year ended 31 March 1996 was the best ever year for inward investment in Northern Ireland with 35 projects secured, offering 4,869 jobs and representing a total investment of £432 million. containment of silage effluent. No research has been commissioned so far on the non-conventional types of farming listed in the question.