HC Deb 03 March 1997 vol 291 cc521-2W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many jobs have been created or safeguarded as a result of action by Locate in Scotland(a) by company, (b) by region and (c) in Scotland, since its establishment; and if he will make a statement. [16542]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 18 February 1997]: This information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Inward investment projects attracted to Scotland since Locate in Scotland was established in 1981 have, however, involved the planned creation or safeguarding of over 130,000 jobs.