HC Deb 26 November 1969 vol 792 c91W
71. Mr. Hastings

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the precise purpose of the new census of production for 1969 lately requested from industry.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

The census of production for 1969 will provide estimates of capital expenditure and stock-building more reliable and in greater detail than is possible from the voluntary quarterly inquiries.