Stocks and Work in Progress (Book Value) (Hansard, 29 July 1965)

HC Deb 29 July 1965 vol 717 c657 657

§ 1. Mr. Shepherd
asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the value of the stock in hand and work in progress for the latest available period.

§ The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Douglas Jay)
The book value of all stocks and work in progress in the United Kingdom, at the end of March, 1965, was approximately £12,200 million.

§ Mr. Shepherd
Can the right hon. Gentleman say what percentage of this total, which he will appreciate is extremely large, represented imported goods?

§ Mr. Jay
No, I could not say that without notice.