§ 24. Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is satisfied with the current level of industrial production; and how it compares with the level two years ago.
§ Mr. CarmichaelIndustrial production in the three months to January was 7 per cent. below the level in the same period two years ago. This is a matter of great concern, but, as the hon. Gentleman knows, it reflects among other things the depth of the world recession through which we are passing.