Written question asked by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Thursday, 5 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 1998. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 November 1998 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what measures she proposes to improve the (a) accountability, (b) targeting of investment, (c) stricter adherence to investment criteria and (d) development of performance indicators for the Industrial Development Board's overseas offices. - Inc ref to report.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what measures she proposes to improve the (a) accountability, (b) targeting of investment, (c) stricter adherence to investment criteria and (d) development of performance indicators for the Industrial Development Board's overseas offices. [59181] Mr. Ingram: All these issues have been considered by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland in his report on inward investment which was presented to the House of Commons on 27 October. As the report may be the subject of consideration by the Committee of Public Accounts of this House, it would not be appropriate for me to pre-empt such consideration by commenting on these matters.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59181; 319 c212W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Industrial development Northern Ireland Foreign investment in UK Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland