§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many new jobs he estimates were created by inward investment to Wales in 1997–98. [49793]
§ Mr. HainIn 1997–98, the Welsh Development Agency recorded inward investment projects which promise the creation of a total of 8,961 new jobs. Not all of the jobs will have been created last year; the majority of the projects will need time gradually to build up to full operating capacity.