§ 106. Mr. Alisonasked the Minister of Technology what is the value of machine tool orders outstanding, for the home and export markets, respectively, at the latest available date; how many months' work these orders represent at current delivery rates; and what were the corresponding figures for 1965.
§ Mr. BennAt the end of September, 1966, the latest date for which figures are available, orders outstanding for the home market stood at £75.7 million, and358W for export at £29.6 million. These represented, respectively, 8 months' and 9 months' work at the average delivery rate during the third quarter of this year. Corresponding figures for September, 1965, were for the home market £72.7 million and £29.7 million for export; these represented 9 months' work in each case, at the then current delivery rates.