HC Deb 27 October 1980 vol 991 c16W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the level of investment in manufacturing industry in Scotland.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher:

The level of manufacturing investment is undoubtedly being affected by the falling level of activity and the difficult financial position of many companies. Our aim is to restore conditions of more stable prices and faster growth in which investment will flourish and, where possible, to encourage manufacturing investment at the present time.