HC Deb 21 June 1989 vol 155 c180W
86. Miss Widdecombe

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the latest figures he has for the output of manufacturing industry; and what was the comparable figure one year ago.

Mr. Atkins

In the three months to April 1989 manufacturing output was at a level of 118.0, based on 1985 equal to 100. This is 6½per cent. more than the level of 111.0 for the first quarter of 1988.