HC Deb 24 February 1970 vol 796 cc313-4W
Mr. Hordern

asked the Minister of Technology if he will publish a table showing the annual average increase from 1964 to 1969 in manufacturing invest-

per person in Gateshead during November 1969 and November 1968; and what was the average cost of doctors' prescriptions issued per person in Gateshead during November 1969 and November 1968, together with the national average for like periods.

Dr. John Dunwoody

The information is as follows:

ment in the United Kingdom at 1961 prices, taking 1961 as 100.

Mr. Alan Williams

The average annual increase between 1964 and 1969, at 1961 prices, was approximately —48 million; taking 1961 as 100, the level of investment, at 1961 prices, has been:—

1961 100
1962 92
1963 81
1964 91
1965 101
1966 104
1967 101
1968 104
1969 (provisional estimate) 111