§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the level of inward investment to(a) the former county of Clwyd and (b) the former district council of Alyn and Deeside in the years 1994, 1995 and 1996. [12279]
§ Mr. HagueIn 1994, Clwyd attracted 878 new jobs, 734 safeguarded jobs and investment of £98.5 million; in 1995, 491 new jobs, 222 safeguarded jobs and investment of £50 million; and, in 1996, 1,053 new jobs, 334 safeguarded jobs and investment of £108.8 million. Alyn and Deeside saw 122 new jobs, 30 safeguarded jobs and investment of £49.6 million in 1994; 77 new jobs and investment of £1.9 million in 1995; and 50 new jobs and investment of £45 million in 1996.
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§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he is taking to attract inward investment to Deeside and Buckley. [12278]
§ Mr. HagueThe inward investment drive continues to be very active and the Welsh Office and Welsh Development Agency will continue to make every effort to ensure that all parts of Wales benefit from inward investment. 1996 was an exceptional year which demonstrates that the policies of economic discipline are working well. North Wales is sharing in this success and the North Wales Economic Forum will help increase that success.