HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 cc588-9W
19. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the level of industrial investment during the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.

Mr. Alan Williams:

Total investment by manufacturing industry in the 12 months ending September 1978 is estimated at £3,780 million at 1975 prices, an increase of 8 per cent, on the previous 12 months.