HC Deb 26 March 1981 vol 1 c387W
28. Mr. Hooley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the extent of the fall in investment in manufacturing industry in cash terms in 1980 compared with 1979.

Mr. Brittan

Fixed investment for use by manufacturing industry—including leased assets—rose by just under £500 million in current prices in 1980 compared with 1979.