§ 30. Mr. Woolmerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied with the level of capital investment in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrittanNo. In many sectors, above all manufacturing, industrial investment is currently depressed by very poor rates of profitability. But the latest Department of Industry intentions inquiry suggests some recovery in fixed investment by mannufacturing and distributive and service industries next year.