HC Deb 11 March 1998 vol 308 c248W
11. Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the impact of recent trends in company closures on the Northern Ireland economy. [32139]

26. Mr. Cranston

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the effects of recent company closures on the Northern Ireland economy. [32155]

Mr. Ingram

Any company closures are very much to be regretted and officials are working with industry to try to alleviate the worst effects. However, recent investment announcements, such as Fujitsu, Galen Holdings and Sean Quinn, demonstrate the continuing confidence in Northern Ireland as a location for internationally competitive companies.