§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of manufacturing investment in Scotland for each year since 1975.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherGross domestic fixed capital formation in manufacturing in Scotland for each of the years 1975 to 1980 is estimated at £423 million, £473 million, £493 million, £540 million, £580 million and £705 million, respectively. Later information is not available. Capital formation figures will be published shortly in the November 1982Economic Trends and in the forthcoming "Scottish Economic Bulletin".