§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry by what proportion he expects manufacturing industry's contribution to the gross national product to drop over the coming decade.
§ Mr. David MitchellOver the past 10 years the contribution of manufacturing industry to gross national product has increased by about 6 per cent. in real terms. The outcome for the coming decade will depend upon a number of factors, among which are the development of world trade, the effectiveness of management and the co-operation of employees.