HC Deb 14 December 1971 vol 828 c37W
13. Mr. Ashley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take to increase the rate of investment.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

Measures to encourage private investment were introduced in July and on 23rd November arrangements to bring forward nationalised industries' investment were announced. In addition the measures taken to strengthen demand generally and to reduce inflation will help industrial investment.