HC Deb 19 December 1983 vol 51 c98W
Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give, for each year since 1975 to the latest available date, the level of investment in United Kingdom manufacturing industry, expressed as a percentage of that amount required to cover depreciation of existing capital stock.

Mr. Butcher

Following is the information required which includes assets leased to manufacturers.

Year Percentage
1975 125
1976 117
1977 120
1978 126
1979 127
1980 111
1981 87
1982 82