§ 3. Mr. Mawbyasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the level of industrial stocks at the last available date; what was the level 12 and 24 months previously, respectively; and what is the percentage change over this period.
§ Mr. DarlingThe book value of manufacturers' stocks at the end of September 1965 was £7,204 million; it was £6,686 1506 million at the end of September 1964, and £6,126 million at the end of September 1963. These figures represent increases of 9 per cent. between September 1963 and 1964 and 8 per cent. between September 1964 and 1965.