HC Deb 05 February 1964 vol 688 cc182-3W
Mr. Snow

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the estimated yield on capital investment in respect of industry, other than heavy and agricultural, in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Heath

The average rate of return on assets of manufacturing companies (excluding those classified to metal manufacturer and shipbuilding and marine engineering) whose shares are quoted on a United Kingdom stock exchange was 13 per cent. in 1962.