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16. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what new proposals he has in respect of inward investment. [21978]

Mr. Hain

We will continue to seek to build and improve on our successful record on inward investment. Since the election we have secured 66 new projects promising over 7,000 new and safeguarded jobs and capital investment of over £445 million.

24. Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the prospects for inward investment in Wales. [21986]

Mr. Hain

Since the election 66 investment projects have been recorded which forecast over 7,000 new and safeguarded jobs and capital expenditure of over £445 million. This augurs well for the future and I believe the prospects for future inward investment are good.

27. Mr. Flight

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the trend of new inward investment announcements for Wales over the last three months. [21990]

Mr. Hain

In the last three months there has been a number of significant announcements in respect of new inward investment and major reinvestment projects in Wales. During that period 2,150 new jobs have been forecast, involving capital investment of some £226 million, compared with 1,500 new jobs and capital investment of £198 million for the same period a year ago.