HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 c24W
26. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the level of industrial investment in the most recent year for which figures are available; and what was the comparable figure for 1973.

Mr. Cryer

Total investment by manufacturing industry in 1977 is estimated to have been £3,573 million at 1975 prices; the comparable figure for 1973 is £3,504 million.