§ Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish tables in the OFFICIAL REPORT showing production in the manufacturing industry in the last 20 years compared with other European countries; and if he will outline his plans for improving the United Kingdom's position.
§ Mr. MeacherThe following table gives the index of manufacturing production for a number of European countries, including the United Kingdom, for the years 1955 to 1973. The Government's plans for improving the position of the United Kingdom are outlined in "The Regeneration of British Industry" (Cmnd. 5710).