HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c125W
12. Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give the value of manufacturers' stocks, of materials and fuel in September, 1967, March, 1968, and the latest convenient date.

Mr. Dell

At book values, manufacturers' stocks of materials and fuel amounted to £2,500 million, £2,300 million and £2,700 million (provisional estimate) at the ends of September, 1967, March, 1968, and September, 1968, respectively.

13. Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is his estimate of the movement of manufacturers' stocks of materials and fuel, work in progress, and finished goods, respectively, in 1969 as compared with 1968.

Mr. Dell

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given in this House on 25th June by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.—[Vol. 767, c. 217–8.]