HC Deb 13 July 1988 vol 137 c260W
20. Mr. Quentin Davies

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what information he has regarding the investment intentions in 1988 of the distribution industry; and what are the comparable figures for 1987.

Mr. Atkins

The Department of Trade and Industry carries out a regular survey of industry's investment intentions. While the survey does not include estimates for the distribution industries alone, the latest survey indicates a level of investment in 1988 by the construction, distribution and selected service industries of £16.3 billion in 1980 prices. This represents an increase of 10 per cent. on the record 1987 level of £14.8 billion.

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