§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total percentage contribution to gross domestic product in(a) the latest year for which figures are available, (b) 10 years previously and (c) 20 years previously of (i) manufacturing industry, (ii) the construction industry, (iii) banking, insurance and financial services and (iv) the energy industry.
§ Mr. NelsonThe available information is shown in the table:
Share of gross domestic product Per cent. Industry 1971 1981 1991 Manufacturing 31.2 25.1 21.0 Construction 6.4 6.0 6.8 Banking, insurance, finance, business services and leasing 10.3 11.4 17.7 Energy and water supply 5.3 10.8 5.7 Source: United Kingdom National Accounts, 1992 edition.