asked the Secretary of State for Industry if the National Enterprise Board has any plans to raise additional funds from the private sector for investment in Inmos Ltd.

This is a matter for the NEB.

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when an announcement will be made on the siting of the second Inmos production unit in the United Kingdom.

This is a matter for the company. However, my right hon. Friend has received assurances from the company that its second United Kingdom production unit will be located in an assisted area, although it is too early to say what the actual location will be.