HC Deb 20 November 1996 vol 285 c583W
31. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what investment from abroad has been attracted to Scotland over the last 12 months. [3489]

Mr. Kynoch

Our continuing success in attracting inward investment to Scotland includes announcements during the past 12 months by DuPont, Seiko, Simple Technology, Nikon, Shin Ho Tech, Appryl, Quintiles, Lite-On Technology Corporation, Allied Precision Company, Bermo, Rohr Incorporated, Smart Incorporated and Hyundai among many others.

36. Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about inward investment in Scotland. [3494]

Mr. Kynoch

Inward investment in Scotland has been running at record levels over the past two years and this success is continuing. Firms like Hyundai, Chunghwa, Lite-On, Quintiles and Rohr recognise that locating in Scotland means locating in one of Europe's most competitive business locations.