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, if she will comment on the Northern Ireland Audit Office report into the operation of the Industrial Development Board's inward investment programme from 1987 to 1997.

Answer: Mr. McGrady: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the Northern Ireland Audit Office report into the operation of the Industrial Development Board's inward investment programme from 1987 to 1997. [59179] Mr. Ingram: As this Report has been presented to the House of Commons and may be the subject of detailed consideration by the Committee of Public Account of this House it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the Report at this point in time.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59179; 319 c212W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Industrial development Northern Ireland Foreign investment in UK Industrial Development Board for Northern Ireland