Written question asked by Michael Brown (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: If he will comment on the latest figures for the flows of inward and outward investment to and from the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Michael Brown: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the latest figures for the flows of inward and outward investment to and from the United Kingdom. [19458] Mr. Lang: Inward investment into the United Kingdom amounted to £19 billion in 1995, a threefold increase on 1994. Outwards flows totalled nearly £24 billion as United Kingdom firms continued to build on their position in international markets.

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