HC Deb 25 October 1982 vol 29 c290W
Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what has been the percentage change in British manufacturing production during the first half of 1982; and what have been the similar figures for the other European Economic Community countries.

Mr. MacGregor:

The information currently available on a comparable basis is contained in the following table.

includes regional assistance, support for innovation, support for nationalised industries and other public bodies, support for small firms, and expenditure on other headings.