§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the most recent figure for the index of output in manufacturing industry; and what was the comparable figure six, seven and eight years ago.
§ Mr. ButcherThe information requested is given in the table.
Index of output of the manufacturing industries (1980 = 100) October 1978 108 1979 108 1980 94 1986 106