HC Deb 22 June 1978 vol 952 cc258-9W
39. Mr. Brooke

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied that the food manufacturing industry has adequate funds for investment in plant and machinery in the light of the latest figures of profitability issued by the Food and Drink Industries Council.

Mr. Strang

Although profitability in the food and drink manufacturing industries has been relatively low, I am not aware that a lack of funds has prevented necessary investment from taking place to any significant extent.