§ 18. Mr. CryerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the impact of current level of interest rates on the development of manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. MajorManufacturing investment reached a record level in 1988 and the outlook is for continued strong growth.
§ 55. Mr. KnoxTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the current level of interest rates.
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§ Mr. LilleyBank base rates are 14 per cent.
§ 98. Mr. DarlingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the current interest rates in(a) the United Kingdom, and (b) the rest of the G7.
§ Mr. LilleyI refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Chancellor gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Monklands, West (Mr. Clarke).
§ 117. Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy in respect of establishing stable interest rates.
§ Mr. LilleyInterest rates are set at the appropriate level to maintain downward pressure on inflation.