HC Deb 23 July 1969 vol 787 c372W
37. Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is satisfied with the level of capital investment projected by British industry for the rest of this year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Crosland

The recent trend of fixed investment in the private sector, and the investment intentions which have been reported by industry to the Board of Trade, suggest that the level of investment in 1969 will be much as foreshadowed in the Financial Statement and Budget Report 1969–70.