HC Deb 25 November 1987 vol 123 cc219-20W
69. Mr. Patrick Thompson

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the latest forecast increase in industrial investment in 1987.

Mr. Butcher

The latest investment intentions survey carried out by my Department indicates that in 1987 investment in manufacturing industry, including leased assets, will be about 4 per cent, higher than the estimated investment of £7.1 billion, at 1980 prices, in 1986.

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