Many observers believe that the Japanese system is superior at targeting such investment.

"This shows that targeted investments can improve the well-being of children," she said.

We also need, however, targeted investments in information networks, technology and research and development.

We're more than doubling targeted investment at areas facing the greatest pressure on numbers - to over £4bn in the next four years.

Previous campaigns have targeted offshore investments, medical professionals and people working in the plumbing industry.

Despite the urgent need to tackle the deficit, targeted investment to support growth remains a Government priority.

Second in importance, he said, is to "lay out the investment path we want to follow and targeted investments we want to make."

So they are targeting higher-reward and therefore higher-risk, investments.

The next priority is to "lay out the investment path we want to follow and targeted investments we want to make."

The offering primarily targeted investments in non-agency mortgage-backed securities.