§ Mr. Ripponasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the average level of interest rates in the years 1970 to 1978; and what was the level of inflation in the same years.
§ Mr. Lawson[pursuant to his reply, 25 October 1979, c. 290]: The information is as follows:
§ Mr. Peter Rees[pursuant to the reply, 25 October 1979, c. 289]: Leasing raises complex issues which we are keeping under review; it has recently been a significant source of finance for industrial investment.