HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 c256W
33. Mr. Dykes

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what recent representations he has received from representatives of industry and others concerning the continuing weakness of demand in United Kingdom manufacturing industry.

Mr. Butcher

I receive and take note of the views of a large number of representatives of industry and others about the general economic climate. By far the greater concern the need to further reduce business costs and to improve industrial competitiveness.