§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent in percentage terms overall industrial production in the first six months of the current year was below that of 1979; and what were the figures for the third quarter compared with the third quarter of 1979.
§ Mr. Biffen:Industrial production in the first six months of 1980 was 4 per cent. lower than its average level in 1979. Figures for the third quarter of 1980 are not yet available.