§ 17. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the level of investment in manufacturing industry during the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available; and what was the level in the previous 12-month period, at constant prices.
§ Sir Keith JosephCapital expenditure, including the leasing of capital assets, in manufacturing industry at 1975 prices is estimated at £4,200 million in the 12 months September 1980. This compares with £4,280 million in the previous 12 month period, a drop of 2 per cent.